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.
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.
Professional career Burmester's first notable win came at the 2015 Golden Pilsener Zimbabwe Open. He also won the 2017 Tshwane Open which was a co-sanctioned Sunshine Tour and European Tour event.
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. In November later that year, Burmester won the PGA Championship on the Sunshine Tour, claiming his eighth victory on the tour.
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.
In February 2023, Burmester joined LIV Golf.
In November 2023, Burmester won the Joburg Open, claiming his third European Tour and ninth Sunshine Tour victory. The following week, he claimed further success, winning the Investec South African Open Championship.
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.
Professional wins (14) European Tour wins (4) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up15 Mar 2017Tshwane Open1−18 (68-68-65-65=266)3 strokes Jorge Campillo, Mikko Korhonen22 May 2021Tenerife Open−25 (63-68-66-62=259)5 strokes Nicolai von Dellingshausen326 Nov 2023(2024 season)Joburg Open1−18 (68-62-68-64=262)3 strokes Darren Fichardt43 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. DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up115 Jun 2013Polokwane Classic−12 (69-67-68=204)4 strokes Merrick Bremner, Justin Harding24 Jul 2014Sun City Challenge −10 (68-67-71=206)1 stroke Haydn Porteous312 Apr 2015Golden Pilsener Zimbabwe Open −16 (67-66-72-67=272)1 stroke Adilson da Silva424 May 2015Lombard Insurance Classic −23 (63-65-65=193)5 strokes Keith Horne, Peter Karmis518 Sep 2015Sun Windmill Challenge −18 (69-64-65=198)4 strokes Callum Mowat624 Oct 2015Vodacom Origins of Golf at Koro Creek−19 (64-66-67=197)5 strokes Vaughn Groenewald75 Mar 2017Tshwane Open1−18 (68-68-65-65=266)3 strokes Jorge Campillo, Mikko Korhonen87 Nov 2021PGA Championship−17 (69-71-66-65=271)2 strokes Pieter Moolman926 Nov 2023Joburg Open1−18 (68-62-68-64=262)3 strokes Darren Fichardt103 Dec 2023Investec South African Open Championship1−11 (70-74-65-68=277)3 strokes Renato Paratore, Jesper Svensson, Ryan van Velzen1117 Nov 2024Vodacom 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.YearTournamentOpponentResult12016Eye of Africa PGA Championship Jaco van ZylLost to par on first extra hole
LIV Golf League wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up17 Apr 2024LIV Golf Miami−11 (68-69-68=205)Playoff Sergio García210 Aug 2025LIV Golf Chicago−9 (68-65-71=204)Playoff Joséle Ballester, Jon Rahm
LIV Golf League playoff record (2–0) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result12024LIV Golf Miami Sergio GarcíaWon with par on second extra hole22025LIV Golf Chicago Joséle Ballester, Jon RahmWon with birdie on first extra hole
Results in major championships Tournament2018 2019202020212022202320242025Masters TournamentPGA ChampionshipT59CUT54T12CUTU.S. OpenT56CUT69The Open ChampionshipNTT40T11T19T61
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied NT = no tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic
Results in World Golf Championships Tournament 2016 2017 2018ChampionshipT30Match PlayInvitationalChampionsT35
"T" = Tied
See also 2022 Korn Ferry Tour Finals graduates
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