Oosthuizen hails ‘perfect’ home win

Home favourite Louis Oosthuizen hailed a “perfect” victory after he claimed the South African Open title for the first time. He held back tears on the 18th green, having powered to an emphatic six-shot success in Johannesburg.

The 2010 Open champion carded an eagle, five birdies and three bogeys yesterday for a closing 67 to finish the week on 18 under par.

He joins Bobby Locke, Gary Player, Bob Charles, Ernie Els and Henrik Stenson on the list of players to win both the Open and South African Open.

“I wish the family was here,” Oosthuizen told the European Tour website. “I knew today was either going to be very special or heartbreaking.

“I know there are only a few that have won the Open and the SA Open, so I’m very chuffed to have my name on this. This is perfect.”