Oosthuizen has had the infection for a couple of weeks |
Louis Oosthuizen will not defend his title at this week’s Andalucia Open because of an eye infection.
The 28-year-old South African said: “It’s very disappointing, but I can’t risk making the problem worse.”
Oosthuizen’s maiden European Tour win in Malaga last year was a stepping stone to his surprise victory in the Open Championship at St Andrews.
Three other major champions – Jose Maria Olazabal, Paul Lawrie and Michael Campbell – are in the Malaga field.
Oosthuizen endured a disappointing end to his breakthrough season in 2010, tearing ankle ligaments while on a hunting trip and missing seven weeks as the European Tour reached its climax.
He claimed his first victory since his Open triumph last July when he won a three-way play-off to land the African Open title in January.
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