Oosthuizen joins LIV exodus, says he'll return to Euro tour

Louis Oosthuizen: What Happened

ESPN reported on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in a story involving Louis Oosthuizen, LIV Golf, DP World Tour. Here is how the report opens:

Louis Oosthuizen, who had been a member of LIV Golf since its inception in 2022, says he is leaving the circuit and plans to return to the DP World Tour.

It is one of many Golf stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on LIV Golf and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

• The story: Oosthuizen joins LIV exodus, says he'll return to Euro tour
• Who’s involved: Louis Oosthuizen, LIV Golf, DP World Tour and Euro
• League: Golf
• First reported: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 by ESPN

Background: LIV Golf

LIV Golf ( LIV) is a professional men's golf tour. The name "LIV" refers to the Roman numeral 54, the number of holes that used to be played at LIV events (now 72 since the 2026 season). The first LIV Golf Invitational Series event started on 9 June 2022, at the Centurion Club near St Albans in Hertfordshire, UK. The Invitational Series became the LIV Golf League in 2023.

LIV Golf is financed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia.

Text from Wikipedia’s LIV Golf article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Louis Oosthuizen

For fans following Louis Oosthuizen, the next things to watch are the leaderboard, tee times, world rankings and majors. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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