Christiaan Bezuidenhout has impressive first round at the Masters Michael Sherman By Michael Sherman JOHANNESBURG - South Africa’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout fired an impressive opening two-under par 70 in the first round of the Masters, at Augusta, on Thursday. For much of the round Bezuidenhout was one behind the lead of three-under held by American Brian Harman and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama who carded 69s. Late in the day, The 26-year-old Bezuidenhout’s total was good enough for a share of fourth, and leaves the SA player perfectly placed. In fact, when last year’s edition of The Masters was held in November Bezuidenhout opened with a seven-under 65 to share the lead. He would go on to end in a share of 38th.