Sports Desk 18 Dec , 2023 03:53 PM GMT
Louis Oosthuizen secures back-to-back wins at AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open and Alfred Dunhill Championship.
Victory at Mauritius Open marks second tournament win in a week for Oosthuizen.
Oosthuizen's winning score was 17-under-par, finishing 2 shots ahead of England's Laurie Canter.
Louis Oosthuizen playing golf.
Twilight had barely broken over the breathtaking landscape of the new La Reserve Golf Club, a slice of heaven nestled between the undulating waves of the Indian Ocean when Louis Oosthuizen teed off for the final round of the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open. Oosthuizen had a commanding aura about him, an unease that was unnervingly akin to a lion in the heat of a hunt, despite sporting a rather unassuming one-shot lead at the onset.
A course he co-designed, it felt more like a home game to Louis, yet the initial journey through the fairways and greens seemed a tad shaky for him with bogeys lodged on the fourth and fifth holes. But just like a seasoned maestro unerringly finding the right chords, he regained his rhythm, his swing singing a sweet melody that would echo across the stunning Mauritian golfing landscape.
With six birdies beautifully tucked away, including a majestic one on the par-five final hole, he culminated his day in grandeur. Oosthuizen emerged victorious, a two-shot triumph that marked back-to-back wins on the DP World Tour, following his acclaimed success at the Alfred Dunhill Championship just six days prior.
The moment, as glamorous and surreal as it was, wasn't just about the victory or the coveted 17-under-par score. It was about the course, fresh yet formidable, a golfing canvas that reflected Oosthuizen’s genius both as a player and a designer. A vibrant testament to an unbelievable collective effort that had gone into nurturing it over time.
The day also witnessed some gallant golfing by other players that decked the leaderboard. There were Swede Sebastian Soderberg's 10 phenomenal birdies that were the solos in the harmonious symphony of this tournament. His incredible 63 on the last day propelled him into the third spot, shared with the dashing duo of South Africa’s Jacques de Villiers and England’s Daniel Brown.
As the sun eventually dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of victory, Oosthuizen was already looking forward to the next challenge. One thing was clear - he is no stranger to winning. And the world had just better get used to it.
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