Christiaan Bezuidenhout

International Victories (3)

• 2016 Sun Fish River Challenge
• 2019 Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation
• 2020 Dimension Data Pro-Am

Additional Victories (2)

• 2015 The Kings Cup - Big Easy Tour
• 2015 Glendower GC - Big Easy Tour

Personal

• In a tragic accident as a child, nearly died at age 2 having mistakenly drank rat poison from a Coca-Cola can, which resulted in a stammer. Was diagnosed with severe anxiety at age 4. In 2015, was banned from golf after a drug test revealed that medication he was using for anxiety and his stammer included a substance which was illegal in the sport. His ban was reduced to nine months following a hearing which determined he had not used the substance for performance-enhancing purposes.

Special Interests

Career Highlights

2019 Season

• Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation: Cruised to a six-shot victory at the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation for his maiden European Tour title. Started the final round with a five-stroke lead and secured the victory with a closing 71 to finish at 10-under 274. Qualified for The 148th Open at Royal Portrush through The Open Qualifying Series with the win.