THE PRESIDENTS CUP

September 1, 2026

Christiaan Bezuidenhout

Medinah Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. Christiaan Bezuidenhout, otherwise known as C. Bez out on the PGA TOUR. Christiaan, congratulations on making the team. What was it like to get the call from Geoff?

CHRISTIAAN BEZUIDENHOUT: Thanks a lot. It was obviously a nervy week and two weeks ago I was on the bubble. I wasn't sure if I was going to get the call.

Yeah, to get the call from Geoff and to say I made the squad, yeah, it was awesome.

Q. Geoff, what do you think C. Bez will add to your squad?

GEOFF OGILVY: He brings so much. Everybody loves Bez on the team. We talked about the phone call. They were all great phone calls to make, but calling Bez was really nice. I know he was sort of frustrated with the end of his season and he wasn't really sure if he was going to make it this year, but we're pumped to have him aboard.

Q. Christiaan, you have a pretty good record in the Presidents Cup. You're 3-1-1 overall and you're 2-0 in singles. What do you elevate in your game at the Presidents Cup?

CHRISTIAAN BEZUIDENHOUT: Yeah, just a team environment. You're not playing for yourself, you're playing for the captain and your assistant captains. You're playing for your country. You're playing for the shield.

It's just a feeling that you -- it's more about just yourself, just playing it golf, and it's really, really special to me.

Q. Geoff, I mentioned his record. Was that an influence in you selecting him?

GEOFF OGILVY: Absolutely. 3-1-1 in his previous Presidents Cups. The energy he brings to the room, he's easy to pair. Everyone is happy to play with Bez. So the record and the personalities is -- absolutely.

Q. Christiaan, congratulations again on making the team. We'll see you in Chicago wearing the shield.