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It’s A Bit Of A Punch In The Gut’ – Oosthuizen On Presidents Cup Omission

It's A Bit Of A Punch In The Gut' - Oosthuizen On Presidents Cup Omission

Louis Oosthuizen has been around the professional game for over two decades and possesses a CV that many would be proud of. However, following his jump to LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed series which is splitting the professional game in two, the South African admits he has ‘pangs’ about missing out on the Presidents Cup.

Taking place at Quail Hollow, half of the World’s Top 10 will be in action, as Team USA take on the International Team. Having featured in the last four events (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019) it is the first time Oosthuizen has missed a Presidents Cup, with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan issuing a PGA Tour and Presidents Cup ban to anyone who went over to the LIV Golf Series.

Monahan talks in front of the Tour Championship logo

Monahan speaking at the 2022 Tour Championship

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Speaking to Sports Illustrated (opens in new tab), the 2010 Champion Golfer of the Year stated that: “There’s a lot of pangs about missing next week,” adding “I think of us who are here—Charl, Branden, Carlos—they would love to be able to play. It’s a bit of a stinger.”

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