Burmester Clinches South African Open Championship, Securing Second Consecutive Home Win

After overcoming illness and starting two shots off the lead, Burmester triumphs with a three-stroke victory.

Dean Burmester secured back-to-back wins at home after shooting a 4-under 68 in the final round of the South African Open Championship.
Burmester started Sunday two shots off the lead and finished at 11 under overall for a three-stroke victory.
Italian Renato Paratore, Sweden's Jesper Svensson and South African Ryan van Velzen tied for second.
Burmester, who was not feeling well on Friday, made it through to the weekend after shooting a 74 and followed that with a 65 on Saturday to put himself in contention.
This was the second of three straight events in South Africa to open the 2024 season on the European tour. Burmester will go for a third straight win at the Alfred Dunhill Championship next week.