Geoff Ogilvy selects Christiaan Bezuidenhout to replace injured Jason Day

International Team captain Geoff Ogilvy has selected Christiaan Bezuidenhout to join his Presidents Cup roster after determining Jason Day is unfit to compete. Day, who has been managing a back injury since withdrawing from the U.S. Open in June, was deemed a risk for the four-day event. Ogilvy stated that he wanted to avoid potential roster issues similar to those experienced at previous international competitions. Bezuidenhout, who holds a strong record in the event, was chosen despite being outside the top 15 in team standings. According to Ogilvy, internal metrics and strokes-gained data indicate Bezuidenhout’s skill level is higher than his current world ranking suggests. The addition brings experience to the squad as the team prepares for the upcoming tournament.

• 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Injury forces Jason Day off International Team Presidents Cup roster