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Golf Mourns Passing of Former Ryder Cup Player and Open Runner-Up Oosterhuis.

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Posted 12 months ago
Golf Mourns Passing of Former Ryder Cup Player and Open Runner-Up Oosterhuis.

Former Ryder Cup golfer Peter Oosterhuis has passed away at 75 years old.

Peter Oosterhuis, the former Ryder Cup golfer, passed away at the age of 75. He was a runner-up at The Open twice, in 1974 and 1982, and led the European Tour's Order of Merit from 1971 to 1974. 

Oosterhuis transitioned into TV commentary after his playing career and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2014.

His former Ryder Cup teammate Bernard Gallacher expressed deep sadness, calling it a sad day for everyone who knew Peter and for golf as a whole.

Oosterhuis had a successful amateur career before turning professional in 1968. He finished tied for sixth in the 1970 Open at St Andrews and took a three-shot lead into the final round of the 1973 Masters, ultimately finishing tied for third. 

Despite his six Ryder Cup appearances ending in defeat during an era of American dominance, he secured notable victories in singles matches against Arnold Palmer, Johnny Miller, JC Snead, and Gene Littler.

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