Former Ryder Cup player Peter Oosterhuis has died at the age of 75.
The Englishman, who played six Cup matches and beat Arnold Palmer twice in singles, had suffered from Alzheimer’s since 2014.
In a fine career, Oosterhuis topped the European Tour Order of Merit four times between 1971 and 1974 and was twice runner-up at The Open, having also taken a three-shot lead into the final round of the 1973 Masters.
After retiring from professional golf in the mid-1990s, Oosterhuis became one of the most popular golf commentators on CBS in the United States.
An excellent storyteller, he once shared a memorable story after his halved singles match against Lee Trevino in the 1973 Ryder Cup at Muirfield.
Former Ryder Cup player Peter Oosterhuis (pictured centre) has died aged 75
In an excellent career, Oosterhuis (right) topped the European Tour Order of Merit four times
Speaking to Golf Digest in 2015, Oosterhuis recalled: “Lee told his teammates, ‘If I don’t beat Oosterhuis, I’m going to come in here and kiss your asses.’ Lee didn’t beat me.
‘When he entered the locker room, (Jack) Nicklaus, Gay Brewer and the other players were waiting, with their pants down to their ankles, for payment. Lee did not keep his promise.
Oosterhuis died one day before his 76th birthday.
