| Birth date | 2 June 1989 (age 37) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Mutare, Zimbabwe |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 167 lb (76 kg; 11.9 st) |
| Residence | Bloemfontein, South Africa |
| Spouse | Mel |
| Yearpro | 2010 |
| Tour | LIV Golf Sunshine Tour |
| Extour | PGA Tour European Tour Challenge Tour Big Easy Tour |
| Prowins | 14 |
| Eurowins | 4 |
| Sunwins | 11 |
| Livwins | 2 |
| Masters | DNP |
| Usopen | T56: 2018 |
| Open | T11: 2022 |
| Pga | T12: 2024 |
| Award 1 | Sunshine Tour Players' Player of the Year |
| Year 1 | 2015 |
Dean Burmester (born 2 June 1989) is a South African professional golfer who plays in the LIV Golf League, as well as having status on the European Tour and Sunshine Tour. He formerly played on the PGA Tour.
Early life
Burmester was born in Mutare, Zimbabwe but represents South Africa in golf.[1]
His father, Mark Burmester, played international cricket for Zimbabwe while his mother Michelle holds (as of 2022) the women's course record at Royal Harare Golf Club, his home course. His cousin, Ryan, is a South African Spearfishing Champion having represented KZN and South Africa at CMAS World and EuroAfrica Zone Championship.[2]
Professional career
Burmester's first notable win came at the 2015 Golden Pilsener Zimbabwe Open.[3] He also won the 2017 Tshwane Open which was a co-sanctioned Sunshine Tour and European Tour event.[4]
In May 2021, Burmester claimed his second European Tour victory at the Tenerife Open. He shot a final round 62 to beat Nicolai von Dellingshausen by five shots.[5] In November later that year, Burmester won the PGA Championship on the Sunshine Tour, claiming his eighth victory on the tour.[6]
In August 2022, Burmester finished in fourth place at the Albertsons Boise Open on the Korn Ferry Tour. The following week he finished T46 at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship. These results secured his place within the Top 25 of the Korn Ferry Tour Finals; earning Burmester a PGA Tour card for the 2022–23 season.[7]
In February 2023, Burmester joined LIV Golf.[8]
In November 2023, Burmester won the Joburg Open, claiming his third European Tour and ninth Sunshine Tour victory.[9] The following week, he claimed further success, winning the Investec South African Open Championship.[10]
In April 2024, Burmester claimed his first title on the LIV Golf League by beating Sergio García on the second play-off hole at the LIV Golf Miami event.[11]
Professional wins (14)
European Tour wins (4)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Mar 2017 | Tshwane Open1 | −18 (68-68-65-65=266) | 3 strokes | Jorge Campillo, Mikko Korhonen |
| 2 | 2 May 2021 | Tenerife Open | −25 (63-68-66-62=259) | 5 strokes | Nicolai von Dellingshausen |
| 3 | 26 Nov 2023 (2024 season) | Joburg Open1 | −18 (68-62-68-64=262) | 3 strokes | Darren Fichardt |
| 4 | 3 Dec 2023 (2024 season) | Investec South African Open Championship1 | −11 (70-74-65-68=277) | 3 strokes | Renato Paratore, Jesper Svensson, Ryan van Velzen |
1Co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Tour
Sunshine Tour wins (11)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Jun 2013 | Polokwane Classic | −12 (69-67-68=204) | 4 strokes | Merrick Bremner, Justin Harding |
| 2 | 4 Jul 2014 | Sun City Challenge | −10 (68-67-71=206) | 1 stroke | Haydn Porteous |
| 3 | 12 Apr 2015 | Golden Pilsener Zimbabwe Open | −16 (67-66-72-67=272) | 1 stroke | Adilson da Silva |
| 4 | 24 May 2015 | Lombard Insurance Classic | −23 (63-65-65=193) | 5 strokes | Keith Horne, Peter Karmis |
| 5 | 18 Sep 2015 | Sun Windmill Challenge | −18 (69-64-65=198) | 4 strokes | Callum Mowat |
| 6 | 24 Oct 2015 | Vodacom Origins of Golf at Koro Creek | −19 (64-66-67=197) | 5 strokes | Vaughn Groenewald |
| 7 | 5 Mar 2017 | Tshwane Open1 | −18 (68-68-65-65=266) | 3 strokes | Jorge Campillo, Mikko Korhonen |
| 8 | 7 Nov 2021 | PGA Championship | −17 (69-71-66-65=271) | 2 strokes | Pieter Moolman |
| 9 | 26 Nov 2023 | Joburg Open1 | −18 (68-62-68-64=262) | 3 strokes | Darren Fichardt |
| 10 | 3 Dec 2023 | Investec South African Open Championship1 | −11 (70-74-65-68=277) | 3 strokes | Renato Paratore, Jesper Svensson, Ryan van Velzen |
| 11 | 17 Nov 2024 | Vodacom Origins of Golf Final (2) | −28 (67-64-63-66=260) | 7 strokes | Jean Hugo |
1Co-sanctioned by the European Tour
Sunshine Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | Eye of Africa PGA Championship | Jaco van Zyl | Lost to par on first extra hole |
LIV Golf League wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Apr 2024 | LIV Golf Miami | −11 (68-69-68=205) | Playoff | Sergio García |
| 2 | 10 Aug 2025 | LIV Golf Chicago | −9 (68-65-71=204) | Playoff | Joséle Ballester, Jon Rahm |
LIV Golf League playoff record (2–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | LIV Golf Miami | Sergio García | Won with par on second extra hole |
| 2 | 2025 | LIV Golf Chicago | Joséle Ballester, Jon Rahm | Won with birdie on first extra hole |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | ||||||||
| PGA Championship | T59 | CUT | 54 | T12 | CUT | |||
| U.S. Open | T56 | CUT | 69 | |||||
| The Open Championship | NT | T40 | T11 | T19 | T61 |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
NT = no tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic
Results in World Golf Championships
| Tournament | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | T30 | ||
| Match Play | |||
| Invitational | |||
| Champions | T35 |
"T" = Tied
See also
References
- ^ Nhakaniso, Daniel (11 April 2015). "Burmester carries Zim hopes". NewsDay. Archived 12 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ "Meet Dean". European Tour. Archived 21 September 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ Chitsiga, Tazudzwa (13 April 2015). "Burmester wins Zim Open". The Herald. Archived 18 May 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ "Burmester breaks European Tour duck". Compleat Golfer. 5 March 2017. Archived 3 December 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "Dean Burmester Fires 62 to Win 2021 Tenerife Open in a Rout". Pro Golf Weekly. 2 May 2021. Archived 21 May 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "Burmester adds name to SA PGA Championship history". Compleat Golfer. 7 November 2021. Archived 20 March 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "SA's Dean Burmester earns PGA Tour card: 'It's surreal'". Sport24. 30 August 2021. Archived 4 September 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ McEwan, Michael (16 February 2023). "Report: Two-time DP World Tour winner joining LIV Golf". Bunkered. Archived 20 February 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ^ "Joburg Open: Dean Burmester wins in South Africa after Thriston Lawrence's final-round meltdown". Sky Sports. 26 November 2023. Archived 3 December 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Dean Burmester posts back-to-back wins on DP World Tour". ESPN. 3 December 2023. Archived 3 December 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Dean Burmester defeats Sergio Garcia in LIV Golf Miami play-off for first LIV victory". Sky Sports. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024.