The Masters: Louis Oosthuizen withdraws before finishing second round
Louis Oosthuizen is the next star to withdraw from The Masters, as he will not return to play the 18th hole of his second round due to injury – while South African will still miss the cut
Big winner Louis Oosthuizen has withdrawn from The Masters on day three of the tournament.
The South African failed to return to complete his second round on day three after play was interrupted by storms on Friday.
The harsh weather conditions knocked down three pine trees near the tee box on the par-four 17th.
Oosthuizen follows both Kevin Na and Will Zalatoris who have to miss the first major of the year after playing a role.
Oosthuizen on seven-over-par, and therefore on the verge of missing the cut, failed to return to Augusta National after completing 17 holes of his second round on Saturday.
Big winner Louis Oosthuizen has withdrawn from The Masters on day three of the tournament
LIV Golfer Na withdrew from the tournament midway through his first round at Augusta National on Thursday. citing illness for his decision.
The Korean-American became the first golfer from the Saudi Arabian-backed league to tee off at The Masters on Thursday, but he was able to play just nine holes before retiring with a score of four over par.
Then Zalatoris, who came close to winning The Masters two years ago before finally being beaten by one shot from Hideki Matsuyama, pulled out due to injury ahead of his opening round.
The 26-year-old has been struggling with a back problem since he had to withdraw from the BMW Championship last summer.