| Fullname | Hendrik Theodor Smit Buhrmann |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 7 July 1963 (age 63) |
| Birth place | Vereeniging, South Africa |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb; 13.2 st) |
| Residence | Roodepoort, South Africa |
| Yearpro | 1985 |
| Extour | European Tour Asian Tour Sunshine Tour |
| Prowins | 9 |
| Asiawins | 1 |
| Sunwins | 4 |
| Otherwins | 4 |
| Masters | DNP |
| Usopen | DNP |
| Open | T64: 1992 |
| Pga | DNP |
Hendrik Theodor Smit Buhrmann (born 7 July 1963) is a South African professional golfer.
Early life
Buhrmann was born in Vereeniging.
Professional career
In 1985, Buhrmann turned professional. He won eight tournaments on the Sunshine Tour. Since 1995 he has also been a member of the Asian Tour and in 2006, after a string four second-place finishes stretching back a decade, he won for the first time on that tour at the Aamby Valley Asian Masters.[1]
Professional wins (9)
Asian Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 May 2006 | Aamby Valley Asian Masters | −13 (66-75-65-71=277) | 2 strokes | Simon Hurd |
Sunshine Tour wins (4)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 Nov 1994 | Nashua Wild Coast Sun Challenge | −8 (64-67-72-69=272) | 5 strokes | Trevor Dodds, Ernie Els |
| 2 | 23 Mar 2002 | FNB Botswana Open | −19 (63-65-66=194) | 1 stroke | Brett Liddle |
| 3 | 30 May 2003 | Devonvale Championship | −18 (66-65-67=198) | 1 stroke | Marc Cayeux, Shaun Norris |
| 4 | 7 May 2005 | Capital Alliance Royal Swazi Sun Open | 42 pts (11-7-10-14=42) | 1 point | Ross Wellington |
Other South African wins (4)
- 1991 Mercedes Benz Golf Challenge, Eastern Cape Classic, Lombard Tyres TVL Classic
- 1993 Nashua Wild Coast Sun Challenge
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1992 |
|---|---|
| The Open Championship | T64 |
Note: Buhrmann only played in The Open Championship.
"T" = tied
Team appearances
- World Cup (representing South Africa): 1995
- Alfred Dunhill Challenge (representing Southern Africa): 1995 (winners)
References
- ^ Chuah Choo Chiang (15 May 2006). "Buhrmann's 11 years of waiting finally pays off". South China Morning Post