SINGAPORE: Louis Oosthuizen is joining a clutch of other major winners at next month’s $6m Singapore Open, with the South African’s sights firmly set on the European Tour money list after committing to the Southeast Asian event yesterday.
Winner of the 2010 Open Championship, Oosthuizen’s missed eagle-putt on the final hole last year deprived him of a playoff spot for the $1m jackpot at the co-sanctioned tournament.
The world number 12 confirmed his entry together with Ireland’s Padraig Harrington (three majors) and New Zealand’s Michael Campbell (one major) for the November 8 to 11 tournament.
The trio join a field spearheaded by world number one Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, three-times winner Adam Scott of Australia and American Phil Mickelson.
For the past two seasons, Sentosa’s Serapong and Tanjong Courses have been utilised for the tournament but this year only the former will be used.
Oosthuizen has enjoyed a solid season with victories in January’s Africa Open, the Malaysian Open and a playoff loss to Bubba Watson at the US Masters, and he is hoping for more success as the Race to Dubai reaches a climax.
Reuters
