Here are 5 things to know about British Open leader Louis Oosthuizen

The South African started Saturday at the top of the leaderboard of the British Open at Royal St. George’s Golf Course in Sandwich, England.

Louis Oosthuizen has already had either a great year or a year of “almosts,” depending on how you feel about finishing second in two of the biggest golf tournaments around.

The South African is at the top of the leaderboard after Friday’s second round of the British Open at Royal St. George’s Golf Course in Sandwich, England. He leads Collin Morikawa by two shots at 11 under par, setting a 36-hole tournament record in the process. 

This performance is following an excellent run in 2021’s golf majors — he finished second in both the PGA Championship and U.S. Open already this year.

Oosthuizen has recently purchased a farm in Marion County, moving to the Ocala, Florida, area after previously living in the South Florida community of Palm Beach Gardens.

Here’s a look at Louis Oosthuizen.