Christiaan Basson (born 30 April 1982) is a South African professional golfer.
Early life and amateur career Basson was born in Strand, Western Cape. As an amateur he represented South Africa for the Eisenhower Trophy in 2006.
Professional career In 2007, Basson turned professional and joined the Sunshine Tour. He picked up his first win on Tour in 2009 at the Coca-Cola Charity Championship. Basson picked up his second victory in 2012 at the Investec Royal Swazi Open.
Professional wins (4) Sunshine Tour wins (4) No. DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up126 Nov 2009Coca-Cola Charity Championship−13 (70-65-68=203)4 strokes Andrew Curlewis, Louis Oosthuizen25 May 2012Investec Royal Swazi Open 50 pts (10-17-11-12=50)1 point Desvonde Botes, Daniel van Tonder325 May 2014Lombard Insurance Classic −19 (69-66-62=197)5 strokes Adilson da Silva, Ruan de Smidt, Jake Redman, Neil Schietekat43 Oct 2015Vodacom Origins of Golf at St Francis−11 (70-66-69=205)1 stroke Mark Williams
Sunshine Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult12012Vodacom Origins of Golf at Sishen Trevor Fisher JnrLost to birdie on first extra hole
South African national team appearances Amateur Eisenhower Trophy: 2006
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