Dean Burmester

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.

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.

European Tour wins (4)
1Co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Tour

Sunshine Tour wins (10)
1Co-sanctioned by the European Tour

Sunshine Tour playoff record (0–1)

LIV Golf League wins (1)
LIV Golf League playoff record (1–0)

Results in major championships
{{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}} CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied NT = no tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic

Results in World Golf Championships
{{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}} "T" = Tied