DeanBurmester

Dean Burmester has sporting blood in his family – his father Mark was an elite cricket player and represented Zimbabwe in international competitions, while his mother Michelle was a top-notch golfer who owns the women’s course record at their home club. Burmester followed his mother’s footsteps into golf and has posted 9 wins since turning pro in 2010 before joining LIV Golf. He won his first individual LIV Golf League title at LIV Golf Miami in 2024. Born in Zimbabwe, the big-hitting Burmester represents South Africa and is right at home as a member of Louis Oosthuizen’s all-South African Stinger GC.

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Greatest influence on golfing career? My Mom and Dad
Golfer you most admire? Bobby Jones, what he achieved purely for the love of the game
Number of holes-in-one? 3
If you could play any course in the world, it would be … Leopard Creek
Golf achievement you’re most proud of? Back-to-back victories
Round of golf you’ve enjoyed the most? Final round of 2023 South African Open
Your perfect golf shot? 10-yard cut on 325-yd drive
If you could acquire one trait from another golfer, what would it be? Tiger’s clutch pressure play
Shot that gives you the most difficulty? Draw with a driver
Most interesting thing about being a professional golfer? Competing against so many other people from different backgrounds