South Africa’s Dean Burmester said he’d never experienced crowds on a first day in South African golf like he did in the first round of the Investec South African Open, which he ended in a share of the lead.
With exemptions into The Masters and The Open on the line, and over 30 000 tickets sold to what is being billed as “A Tribute to History”, this week’s Investec South African Open is certainly showcasing itself to the world. And three of its former champions couldn’t be more pleased.
South Africa's Dean Burmester sank a clutch birdie putt on Sunday's first playoff hole to clinch the LIV Golf Chicago individual title.
Dean Burmester has confirmed that he will defend his Investec South African Open title when this prestigious championship returns to one of its most historic venues of Durban Country Club from 27 February to 2 March 2025.
Dean Burmester tees off in this week’s Alfred Dunhill Championship seeking a rare hat-trick of titles on the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour as he joins an impressive field of stars on the fairways of Leopard Creek.
An emotional Dean Burmester won the Investec South African Open Championship by three strokes at the Blair Atholl Golf & Equestrian Estate on Sunday to claim back-to-back titles on the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour.
Dean Burmester didn’t have much time to properly prepare for the Joburg Open, but it didn’t matter. The feeling of being back home and the passion of the fans were enough as Burmester won the Joburg Open by three strokes at Houghton Golf Club on Sunday.
How South Africa’s overseas golfing contingent performed over the past week.
Dean Burmester shot a one-under 69 in the opening round of the PGA Championship at Southern Hills on Thursday.
Shaun Norris has moved up 23 places in the Official World Golf Ranking after winning the Steyn City Championship.