In a sad turn of events, Peter Oosterhuis, a respected golf analyst and former Ryder Cup player, passed away on Thursday, just one day before his 76th birthday. CBS Sports, where Oosterhuis served as an integral part of their golf coverage for nearly two decades, expressed their condolences in a statement, calling him an incredible teammate.

Oosterhuis had an illustrious career as a player in the Ryder Cup, with an impressive record of 6-2-1 in singles matches, including victories over legendary golfers Arnold Palmer and Johnny Miller. To this day, his six wins remain tied for the all-time lead in singles. In addition, he was a two-time runner-up at the Open Championship and a two-time winner of the European Tour money title. Oosterhuis held the number one ranking in Europe for an impressive four years, eventually leading him to join the PGA Tour.

Throughout his career, Oosterhuis won a total of 20 tournaments worldwide and he never turned down an opportunity to represent Great Britain in the Ryder Cup. With an overall record of 14-11-3 in all matches, Oosterhuis made a significant contribution during a time when the United States dominated the competition.

While Oosterhuis came close to winning major championships, with notable near-misses such as a one-shot defeat to Tom Watson at the 1982 Open Championship and a third-place finish at the 1973 Masters, he did secure his breakthrough PGA Tour victory at the 1981 Canadian Open, finishing one stroke ahead of Bruce Lietzke, Andy North, and Jack Nicklaus.

Following his playing career, Oosterhuis transitioned into the world of broadcasting, becoming a familiar face on CBS telecasts, particularly during the Masters from 1997 to 2014 where he provided commentary from the 17th hole. He also worked as an analyst for Sky Sports and Golf Channel. Additionally, Oosterhuis served as the golf director at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles and Forsgate Country Club in New Jersey.

Born in London, Oosterhuis won the DP World Tour Rookie of the Year award in 1969 and dominated the tour for the next four seasons, winning the top player award consecutively from 1971 to 1974. With seven DP World Tour titles and three Southern Africa Tour titles to his name, Oosterhuis became one of the first international players to secure a spot on the U.S.-based PGA Tour in 1975. His best year on the PGA Tour came in 1981, finishing 28th on the money list with earnings of $115,862.

Peter Oosterhuis will be dearly missed by the golf community, as his unique style and analytical expertise made him one of the most respected figures in the sport. CBS Sports, his colleagues, and his family extend their deepest condolences to his wife, Ruth Ann, and the entire Oosterhuis family during this difficult time.