What's in the bag: Dean Burmester, LIV Golf Chicago

Aug 10, 2025 - 11:59 PMWritten by: Matt Vincenzi

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – Dean Burmester of Stinger GC delivered a gritty performance at LIV Golf Chicago, clinching his second career LIV Golf victory with an even-par 71 in the final round at Bolingbrook Golf Club. Despite a rocky start with three consecutive bogeys, the 36-year-old South African battled back, showcasing resilience in a dramatic playoff against Josele Ballester and Jon Rahm.

Here’s what Burmester used to win LIV Golf Chicago:

DRIVER

Brand/Model: Titleist GT3
Loft: 9°
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black TR 6X

FAIRWAY WOODS

Brand/Model: Ping G440 Max (3-Wood)
Loft: 15°
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black TR 8-X

Brand/Model: Ping G440 Max (5-Wood)
Loft: 21°
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black TR 8-X

IRONS

Brand/Model: Srixon ZX7 (4), Z Forged II (5-9, PW)
Shaft: KBS Tour 130 X (4), FST KBS Tour (5-9, PW)

WEDGES

Brand/Model: Cleveland RTZ Tour Rack (50°, 56°, 60°)
Lofts: 50°, 56°, 60°
Shaft: FSTKBS Tour

PUTTER

Brand/Model: Callaway Odyssey Milled Seven X
Type: Mallet

GOLF BALL

Brand/Model: Srixon Z Star

(Equipment data supplied by World Tour Survey)

Dean Burmester of Stinger GC lines his putt on the third green during the final round of LIV Golf Chicago at Bolingbrook Golf Club on Sunday, August 10, 2025 in Bolingbrook, Illinois. (Photo by Charles Laberge/LIV Golf)

Dean Burmester of Stinger GC hits his shot from the 18th tee during the final round of LIV Golf Chicago at Bolingbrook Golf Club on Sunday, August 10, 2025 in Bolingbrook, Illinois. (Photo by Charles Laberge/LIV Golf)