- South African golfer Christiaan Bezuidenhout had an amazing time representing the International team at this past weekend's Presidents Cup in Charlotte.
- Bezuidenhout was the only South African golfer to compete under compatriot and International captain Trevor Immelman.
- Bezuidenhout went undefeated in his Presidents Cup debut but the Americans won their ninth consecutive title with a 17.5-12.5 victory.
South African golfer Christiaan Bezuidenhout was pleased with his debut performance at the past weekend's Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Bezuidenhout was the only South African golfer in the International team, captained by his compatriot Trevor Immelman.
Bezuidenhout was one of eight rookies on Immelman's Presidents Cup team as the Internationals were without several top players due to their LIV Golf association.
The Americans, led by Davis Love III, clinched a convincing 17.5 - 12.5 victory over the International side to lift their ninth consecutive title.
Bezuidenhout appeared in only two of the five possible matches - ending with a Presidents Cup record of 1.5 out of 2 points (1-0-1)
The South African first teamed up with Chile's Mito Pereira on the second day as they tied Americans Cameron Young and Kevin Kisner.
Then,in Sunday's final single matches, Bezuidenhout proved why he is in the form of his life as he defeated Kisner 2&1 to give the International side a much-needed point.
"Yeah. I mean, it was a slow start from both of us. Flags were kind of tricky the whole week. Hard to get the ball close to the flags and stuff," Bezuidenhout told reporters on Sunday.
"But, yes, I mean, to pull off a win... all week was close... close for us and, yeah, it's a pity about the loss, but I think most of us have learned a lot this week."
Bezuidenhout has had a stellar 2021/22 season as he finished 51st on the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup standings, playing in 24 events and missing only four cuts.
The Tokyo Olympian admits to having an enjoyable Presidents Cup debut and hopes to be involved in future tournaments.
"It was an amazing experience. I mean, just to be part of a team for once," said Bezuidenhout.
"All of us are so much closer, so much better friends after this week. Not only on the international side but both sides.
"I mean, it was a great experience to play my first Presidents Cup, and I would love to play a lot more of these."
The 2024 Presidents Cup is scheduled to held at Royal Montreal Golf Club in Canada.
Results from Sunday's concluding singles matches of the 14th Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow between the United States and the Internationals:
United States 17.5 Internationals 12.5
Kim Si-woo (KOR) bt Justin Thomas (USA) 1-up
Jordan Spieth (USA) bt Cam Davis (AUS) 4&3
Sam Burns (USA) and Hideki Matsuyama (JPN) tied
Patrick Cantlay (USA) bt Adam Scott (AUS) 3&2
Sebastian Munoz (COL) bt Scottie Scheffler (USA) 2&1
Tony Finau (USA) bt Taylor Pendrith (CAN) 3&1
Xander Schauffele (USA) bt Corey Conners (CAN) 1-up
Im Sung-jae (KOR) bt Cameron Young (USA) 1-up
Lee Kyoung-hoon (KOR) bt Billy Horschel (USA) 3&1
Max Homa (USA) bt Kim Joo-hyung (KOR) 1-up
Collin Morikawa (USA) bt Mito Pereira (CHI) 3&2
Christiaan Bezuidenhout (RSA) bt Kevin Kisner (USA) 2&1
Saturday four-ball (best ball)
Kim Si-woo/Kim Joo-hyung (KOR) bt Patrick Cantlay/Xander Schauffele (USA) 1-up
Justin Thomas/Jordan Spieth (USA) bt Hideki Matsuyama/Taylor Pendrith (JPN/CAN) 4&3
Im Sung-jae/Sebastian Munoz (KOR/COL) bt Tony Finau/Kevin Kisner (USA) 3&2
Adam Scott/Cam Davis (AUS) bt Billy Horschel/Sam Burns (USA) 1-up
Saturday foursomes (alternate shot)
Jordan Spieth/Justin Thomas (USA) bt Im Sung-jae/Corey Conners (KOR/CAN) 4&3
Adam Scott/Hideki Matsuyama (AUS/JPN) bt Cameron Young/Collin Morikawa (USA) 3&2
Lee Kyoung-hoon/Kim Joo-hyung (KOR) bt Scottie Scheffler/Sam Burns (USA) 2&1
Tony Finau/Max Homa (USA) bt Kim Si-woo/Cam Davis (KOR/AUS) 4&3
Friday four-ball
Jordan Spieth/Justin Thomas (USA) bt Adam Scott/Cam Davis (AUS) 2&1
Scottie Scheffler/Sam Burns (USA) and Im Sung-jae/Sebastian Munoz (KOR/COL) tied
Kevin Kisner/Cameron Young (USA) and Mito Pereira/Christiaan Bezuidenhout (CHI/RSA) tied
Patrick Cantlay/Xander Schauffele (USA) bt Hideki Matsuyama/Kim Joo-hyung (JPN/KOR) 3&2
Billy Horschel/Max Homa (USA) bt Corey Conners/Taylor Pendrith (CAN) 1 up
Thursday foursomes
Patrick Cantlay/Xander Schauffele (USA) bt Adam Scott/Hideki Matsuyama (AUS/JPN) 6&5
Jordan Spieth/Justin Thomas (USA) bt Im Sung-jae/Corey Conners (KOR/CAN) 2&1
Cameron Young/Collin Morikawa (USA) bt Kim Joo-hyung/Lee Kyoung-hoon (KOR) 2&1
Kim Si-woo/Cam Davis (KOR/AUS) bt Scottie Scheffler/Sam Burns (USA) 2up
Tony Finau/Max Homa (USA) bt Taylor Pendrith/Mito Pereira (CAN/CHI) 1u