South African Louis Oosthuizen has quietly worked his way up the leaderboard at LIV Golf Singapore, trailing Crushers GC captain Bryson DeChambeau by only three shots going into moving day at Sentosa Club on Saturday.
Oosthuizen has put himself into contention with some controlled golf and clutch scrambles after errors, ending day two on seven-under, with American DeChambeau mounting a fightback to claim the solo lead on -10.
LIV Golf Singapore Leaderboard
The South African ended day two on seven-under, with American DeChambeau mounting a fightback to claim the solo lead on -10. Oosthuizen has enjoyed a revival on the Asian leg of the LIV Series, and his current form bodes well for the debut of LIV Golf South Africa next week at Steyn City.
While he is focused on his golf on the course for now, Oosthuizen admits the thoughts of the SA tournament remain in the back of his mind. According to the LIV Golf schedule, the tournament will feature some of the world’s top golfers, including Oosthuizen himself.
Challenges Ahead
Oosthuizen played alongside overnight leader, Legion XIII captain Jon Rahm and his teammate Tyrrell Hatton. Rahm is currently tied for second with the South African alongside Thomas Detry (4Aces), Lee Westwood (Majestics) and wildcard Richard T. Lee.
According to Oosthuizen, he felt in control for most of his round and tried to give himself as many birdie opportunities as he could. His round included six birdies, but he also made a couple of bogeys. The Southern Guards are still in fourth place in the team competition, with PGA Tour veterans Charl Schwartzel, Dean Burmester, and Branden Grace ensuring the team did not lose ground on the leaders.
- Charl Schwartzel (-2) had a strong second round
- Dean Burmester (-1) ensured the team did not lose ground
- Branden Grace (even-par) performed well under pressure
A more inspired performance on Saturday’s moving day could see the South Africans challenge for a top three spot. As Oosthuizen looks to build on his momentum, he will need to navigate the challenges of the Sentosa Club course, which features tricky holes and windy conditions.
