Oosthuizen set for South Korean bow

Two top American players may have pulled out due to security concerns, but a private jet and some words of advice from Ernie Els have ensured Louis Oosthuizen heads the field for the Ballantine’s Championship in South Korea.

Dustin Johnson and Zach Johnson withdrew from the event on Monday due to what tournament sponsors called “perceived unrest” on the Korean peninsula, while Spain’s Alvaro Quiros had previously said it was “stupid” to stage the event following threats from neighbouring North Korea.