Jim Sannes mentioned Christiaan Bezuidenhout as a fringe value option but warned listeners not to overreact to two good starts. Bezuidenhout gained at least a stroke on approach at both the PGA Championship and Charles Schwab and owns strong Memorial finishes—4th last year, plus 22nd, 37th, and 38th previously—powered largely by a hot putter. Sannes remains skeptical because the South African’s ball-striking sample before those events was poor, making it hard to trust a true turnaround. While he prefers Bezuidenhout over Matt Kuchar in the same salary band, Sannes still ranks several other sub-$9K plays ahead of him and advises limiting exposure until the iron play proves sustainable.

Eric Polzin singled out Christiaan Bezuidenhout as his favorite sub-8K salary-saver in the value tier. Bezuidenhout has been inching toward a breakout, gaining strokes in three straight events and posting finishes of T-18, T-27 and T-12 while climbing to 17th in Polzin’s recent-form model. More important for this week, he owns sneaky-good history at Muirfield Village—4th in 2023 and 37th in 2024—despite being priced like a cut-maker rather than a contender. Polzin noted that Bezuidenhout sits 11th in the field in bogey avoidance and 14th in Bentgrass putting over the last 36 rounds, two stats he weights heavily for the Memorial. Because the South African rarely attracts heavy ownership, Polzin plans to be 2-3x the field in GPPs and is comfortable pairing him with Scheffler-anchored builds to smooth out cut-risk.

Rich Gehman flagged Christiaan Bezuidenhout as a "very, very interesting" under-the-radar target for Memorial DFS builds and top-20 betting markets. Gehman pointed out that Bezuidenhout has quietly caught fire with his irons: +4.3 strokes gained on approach at the Charles Schwab, +5.0 at the PGA Championship, and +1.0 at the Truist—adding up to roughly 12 strokes tee-to-green over his last 12 competitive rounds (a full stroke per round). Course history sweetens the pot: four starts at Muirfield Village, zero missed cuts, and a solo 4th last season. The South African’s putter, normally his calling card, has gained 5.2, 1.7, 2.6 and 2.5 strokes here in those four visits, so Gehman expects positive putting regression now that the flatstick looks to be stabilizing after a brief three-event slump. If Bezuidenhout can merge the recent spike in ball-striking with his proven bent/poa putting on these greens, Gehman believes he has legitimate top-10 equity at just $7.6K on DraftKings and could be one of the lowest-owned paths to lineup differentiation.

Reynolds fired on Christiaan Bezuidenhout at +9000 thanks to a trio of solid Colonial finishes—17th, 21st, 15th—the past three years. Even on the oversized Quail Hollow, Bezuidenhout still ranked 10th in SG: Approach last week, confirming his iron play is peaking. The South African sits 14th in SG: Putting and 24th Around-the-Green this season, skills that matter on Colonial’s tiny Bentgrass greens. Reynolds believes those short-game weapons, combined with proven comfort on the layout, justify a triple-digit outright stab.

Vincenzi recommended Christiaan Bezuidenhout Top-10 at +550. The South African gained strokes both off the tee and on approach at the Truist Championship—his first positive ball-striking week of 2024—then followed with his best SG: Approach showing since The Players while finishing 9th in that metric last week at Quail Hollow. Vincenzi believes the return of his iron game plus Colonial’s reduced emphasis on length makes a plus-money Top-10 a sharp play.

Geoff Ulrich admitted he may be the president of the Bez fan club, but he is willing to give Christiaan Bezuidenhout one more shot on a track tailor-made for his game. Bezuidenhout already owns a winner’s paycheck at the American Express (Nick Dunlap won as an amateur) and a top-5 at Deere Run—two positional layouts that correlate strongly with Colonial. Ulrich pointed out that Colonial rewards precise iron play and a reliable short game, the two areas where Bez ranks inside the top 30 in this field over the past 24 rounds. While acknowledging Bez lacks elite upside on longer courses, Ulrich argued that if a breakthrough PGA Tour victory is coming, this is the week. He suggested modest outright exposure at 60-to-1 or longer, plus top-20 bets and low-owned DFS shares.

Reynolds took Christiaan Bezuidenhout at 90-1, leaning on a bankable course record: 17th, 21st and 15th in his three Colonial starts. The South African was 10th in strokes-gained approach at last week’s PGA, and he ranks 14th on Tour in putting and 24th around the green— skills Reynolds says matter when winning scores hover around –12. With a runner-up at the American Express and a profile built on accuracy rather than brute force, Bezuidenhout fits the recent winner template of precise iron players like Grillo and Burns.

Elliott Heath labeled Christiaan Bezuidenhout an enticing long-shot at +8000. The South African’s medium-length, fairway-first style is tailor-made for the positional demands of Colonial. That shows in his three-year run of finishes—T17 in 2024, T21 in 2023, T14 in 2022—despite the course regularly playing above par. Heath brushed off Bezuidenhout’s T50 at Quail Hollow, noting the bomber-friendly setup did him no favors. With earlier season high notes of T4 at the WM Phoenix Open and T19 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Heath expects another top-20 floor and legitimate win equity at this price.

Bo McBrayer recommends betting Christiaan Bezuidenhout for the 2025 Masters at long odds of +25000, highlighting his sneaky tournament appeal. While Bezuidenhout lacks flashy recent victories, his elite short game — ranked 7th-best in this prominent field — aligns perfectly for the challenges of Augusta National. Bezuidenhout previously made the weekend in all three Masters starts, but hasn't participated recently, indicating his current qualification marks a resurgence in form. McBrayer views Bezuidenhout as a lower-cost alternative to Cameron Smith, offering strong top-20 betting value at +400 odds, providing opportunities for significant returns.

Bo McBrayer pitched Christiaan Bezuidenhout as an intriguing longshot bet at massive 250-to-1 odds for the 2025 Masters. Even though Bezuidenhout hasn't won since 2020, McBrayer highlighted his excellent short game and current career-best form, and specifically mentioned his consistent Augusta performances—having made the cut in all three of his previous Masters appearances. Calling this choice a 'feel bet,' McBrayer emphasized Bezuidenhout's ability to manage the challenging Augusta greens to remain in contention. A top-20 bet at +400 and first-round leader wager were also mentioned as appealing complementary bets with extremely favorable payoff potential.

Wes Reynolds recommends Christiaan Bezuidenhout at 80-1, citing his proven course fit and skillset match at Copperhead. Bezuidenhout posted a top-10 showing at this event last year, showcasing his scrambling and short game strength. Reynolds notes Bezuidenhout's exceptional scrambling rank (6th on Tour) and high marks for Strokes Gained: Putting (9th), making him well-equipped to navigate Copperhead's challenging rough and greens. His accuracy and consistent angles into greens align perfectly with strategic demands this week.

John Haslbauer highlighted Christiaan Bezuidenhout as a top target for the 2025 Valspar Championship, citing multiple key factors that fit particularly well with Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead course. Bezuidenhout excels on Bermuda greens, ranking top five in SG: Putting overall and top 20 specifically on Bermuda surfaces across his last 24 rounds. The event historically favors strong putters, with past winners like Peter Malnati, Sam Burns, and Adam Hadwin serving as examples. Additionally, Haslbauer emphasized that the Copperhead course neutralizes Bezuidenhout's weaker driver due to many forced positional layups off the tee. Bezuidenhout’s exceptional Comp Course history, ranked fourth, and a previous T9 finish here further solidify him as a perfect course-fit sleeper, given his strengths in accuracy and short game.

Bo McBrayer is intrigued by Christiaan Bezuidenhout at 80 to 1 for the Valspar Championship. McBrayer highlighted Bezuidenhout's recent performances with a solid ninth-place finish at the Valspar last year and a fourth in the Phoenix Open earlier this year. Despite the modest mid-range odds, McBrayer considers him a legitimate threat due to his consistent performances in challenging tournaments.

Derek Farnsworth supports betting on Christiaan Bezuidenhout as a sleeper pick for the Valspar Championship. Despite not securing a PGA TOUR victory yet, Bezuidenhout boasts 10 professional wins, which include European Tour successes. His shorter driving distance won't be a major disadvantage at Copperhead, where his exceptional approach and short game skills will come to the fore. C-Bez ranks among the best in strokes gained in Florida and on challenging courses. Farnsworth is bullish on his outright odds and suggests a top-10 bet as a strategic play.

Tyler Tamboline highlighted Christiaan Bezuidenhout as an optimal pivot option in DFS, particularly if Aaron Rai's ownership climbs high. Tamboline explained Bezuidenhout thrives on difficult courses, a key consideration for THE PLAYERS Championship. Additionally, his excellent course history at this specific event reinforces Tamboline's stance. With Rai likely seeing substantial ownership, Tamboline views Bezuidenhout as a strong leverage play at a comparable price point.

Host Eric Cohen, along with co-host Jason Sobel, both like Christiaan Bezuidenhout at +280 for a top-20 finish at THE PLAYERS Championship. Cohen highlights Bezuidenhout's exceptional putting form, having gained strokes on the greens in all seven PGA Tour events this season, despite recent struggles with his driver and irons. Additionally, Bezuidenhout has a strong track record at TPC Sawgrass, finishing T-13 in each of the last two years while gaining over 10 strokes on approach and nearly six strokes putting combined. Sobel agrees with the top-20 bet, emphasizing that Bezuidenhout’s elite putting can offset his lack of distance and help secure a profitable placement bet.

Ben Coley identifies Christiaan Bezuidenhout in top South African nationality bets as a highly attractive wager at even-money. Bezuidenhout recently impressed with a solid 19th-place finish at Bay Hill, marking strong current form. Additionally, he has consistent course history at Sawgrass with consecutive 13th-place finishes in recent editions of THE PLAYERS Championship. His only competition in this market, Aldrich Potgieter and Erik van Rooyen, are either inexperienced or inconsistent, giving Bezuidenhout a strong likelihood to comfortably lead this small field.

Keith Stewart identified Christiaan Bezuidenhout as a compelling DFS selection for THE PLAYERS Championship, highlighting his strong recent form paired with excellent course results at TPC Sawgrass. Stewart noted Bezuidenhout’s strength in iron play, wedge game, and putting, describing him ascapable of getting up and down from difficult situations. Stewart categorized him as a player whose confidence in scrambling abilities provides freedom and aggression on-course, making him an appealing DFS tournament play.

Mark Schlabach recommended Christiaan Bezuidenhout as a sleeper pick for THE PLAYERS Championship, citing his exceptional putting ability and a proven history at TPC Sawgrass. Bezuidenhout tied for 13th in each of his last two THE PLAYERS Championship appearances. In the 2024 tournament, he notably ranked fourth in strokes gained approach (1.744) and added solid putting numbers (.464). Recent form is also strong, with Bezuidenhout tying for fourth at the WM Phoenix Open and 19th at the challenging Arnold Palmer Invitational. His combination of strong recent play, excellent short game, and a history of comfort at the course positions him well to exceed expectations and be an actionable sleeper this week.

Joe Idone noted Christiaan Bezuidenhout's strong recent record at THE PLAYERS Championship, with back-to-back top-15 finishes, and his solid recent showing at the Arnold Palmer Invitational (22nd). However, Idone expressed concerns that Bezuidenhout relies too heavily on his putting and thus lacks the ball-striking upside typically required to win. While Idone likes Bezuidenhout as a DFS option or for top-20 or top-40 bets, he's firmly against betting him as an outright winner given the low likelihood of him actually capturing the trophy.

Matt Cradock highlighted Christiaan Bezuidenhout as an intriguing outsider for THE PLAYERS Championship at significant +9000 odds. Cradock emphasized Bezuidenhout's strong course history—finishing T13 at TPC Sawgrass in both 2023 and 2024—and noted two recent top-20 finishes, including a T4 at the WM Phoenix Open. Bezuidenhout’s accuracy off the tee and exceptional putting (ranked third in Strokes Gained: Putting) align perfectly with the demands of TPC Sawgrass, positioning him as a potential high-value betting play.