Burmester wins Joburg Open after flawless 64

South African Dean Burmester claimed his third European Tour title after a three-shot victory in the Joburg Open in Johannesburg on Sunday. His last success was in the Tenerife Open two years ago and the 34-year-old also won the 2017 Tshwane Open. Trailing compatriot Thriston Lawrence by three shots entering the final round in 31 […]

South African Dean Burmester claimed his third European Tour title after a three-shot victory in the Joburg Open in Johannesburg on Sunday.

His last success was in the Tenerife Open two years ago and the 34-year-old also won the 2017 Tshwane Open.

Trailing compatriot Thriston Lawrence by three shots entering the final round in 31 degree Celsius heat, Burmester triumphed thanks to a flawless six-birdie 64 over the par-70 track.

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Burmester birdied two holes on the front nine and four on the back to finish on 262, three strokes ahead of fellow South African Darren Fichardt, who also carded a final-round 64.