Burmester seals impressive Tenerife Open win

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Dean Burmester earned his second European Tour title at the Tenerife Open, sealing a five-stroke victory with a stunning final round display. The South African began the day one shot back at Golf Costa Adeje, leading a crowded chasing pack as 18 players sat within five strokes of the summit.

Playing alongside the two third round leaders Kalle Samooja and Nicolai von Dellingshausen, the 31-year-old laid down the gauntlet early on with a pair of opening birdies which contributed to a five under front nine of 30 for a one-shot lead as the final group reached the turn.

The seven-time Sunshine Tour winner never let up all day and an eight-under par round of 63 took him to 25 under par, sealing a first ever victory outside of the African continent and moving him to 18th in the Race to Dubai Rankings in Partnership with Rolex in the process.

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“There are no words that can describe it, it’s four years of struggle and hard work,” said Burmester. “Jason my caddie and I have been together two years – he had never won so it’s his first win and he deserves it because he’s been with me through thick and thin. It’s unbelievable, I can’t even describe it.

“That par putt and nine was a moment where I figured, I believe now, because I struck the putt and it rolled straight over the spot I was targeting and I couldn’t believe I had hit such a perfect putt, and it went in.

“Then a crucial par save on ten, a nice birdie at 11 and then at 12 – that’s a shot which I’ve been practicing, hitting over trees and around gardens, when I was young so when I hit that shot pin high I was just thinking, ‘OK, come on, just keep going’ and to go bogey-free is world class.

“I can go home and see my family now, I’m so excited. With COVID and everything I didn’t know when I was going to get home so I’m so excited. This is pretty emotional, I’m very excited to get home.

Von Dellingshausen of Germany holed a nerveless eagle putt at the final hole to claim the best finish of his European Tour career, outright runner-up on 20 under par, while Samooja and Poland’s Adrian Meronk shared third place on 19 under.

As for Ireland’s weekend challenge, it was a disappointing Sunday for Jonathan Caldwell who signed off with a three-over round of 74  to finish in a tie for 42nd at 10-under. Niall Kearney posted a three-under 68 to end on a positive note in a tie for 60th at six-under par. Caldwell banked €8,290 while Kearney took home €4,915.

 

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