LIV GOLF SOUTH AFRICA

March 19, 2026

Louis Oosthuizen

The Club at Steyn City

Southern Guards GC

TV Quick Quotes

Q. Louis, Dean Burmester just got done saying this is the best day he's had on the golf course, especially in terms of support. Put it in perspective from your words.

LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN: Yeah, I was a little lost for words on No. 1 when Charl teed off. I stood there and I had goosebumps. To see all these people here, I know what it took to bring this tournament here, and the fans were unbelievable. I mean, for a Thursday to have this many people out here, it's all our dreams come true.

We're just very, very grateful for this.

Q. Talk about how proud you are of your team, lifting you up even after you made the double bogey early and fought your way back. I saw you looking at leaderboards. You were seeing what your team was doing, weren't you.

LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN: Yeah, I just wanted to see it. I know Charl is struggling. Charl has battled today, unbelievable score, struggling with a bad back, and I saw the boys were playing really well, and I needed to get my ass into gear.

Yeah, I started off poorly, but I know I'm playing decent. I'm rolling the ball nicely. It was tough playing with Bryson and them; the crowd felt like it was a little bit more on Bryson's side. But I'm just so glad the people could see a superstar like that.

Q. You promised big, and you guys overdelivered. This is a light day; what's it going to be like this weekend?

LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN: I don't know. I think tomorrow and Saturday is going to be off the charts. But today's crowd for a Thursday, hats off; they were brilliant.