Louis Oosthuizen is hoping to make a big impression at this week’s KLM Open as he seeks to regain the form that saw him claim The Open Championship earlier this year.
The 27 year old South African produced a flawless display at St Andrews in July to win his first Major title and followed that success up with consecutive top ten finishes at the Nordea Scandinavia Masters and WGC - Bridgestone Invitational.
However, he then missed the cut at the US PGA Championship and took a short break from the course before returning in last week’s Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre, where he again failed to make the weekend following two level par rounds of 71.
Oosthuizen admits he has taken time to adapt to the additional pressure that came with his Open success, but believes he is capable of a strong showing at Hilversum.
“I actually played quite well last week,” he said. “I have always struggled on that golf course so I am not reading too much into my scoring. It feels good at the moment.
“Things are a lot different away from the golf course now. I have a bit more responsibility as The Open Champion, whereas beforehand I was very happy to sneak under the radar at tournaments.
“That doesn’t really happen any more and there are a few more things to think about off the course.
“I have taken a bit of time to settle and focus on the golf again but every week is getting a little easier, so hopefully this week is the turning point.”
