LIV GOLF SOUTH AFRICA

March 22, 2026

Dean Burmester

The Club at Steyn City

Southern Guards GC

TV Quick Quotes

Q. Dean, congratulations on what was an incredible phenomenal week. I don't the adjectives I have will suffice. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you the way you hoped it would, both on an individual and team level. But in your words, how are you feeling right now?

DEAN BURMESTER: I mean, obviously a little gutted we didn't get it done, but I'm proud to be South African. I think South Africa showed up, and we've put on the greatest show in golf. I think it's clear to see they're the greatest fans in the world, and they came out in their thousands and they were behind us all the way.

We threw everything at it, but Crushers did an amazing job today, and they managed to pip us by one. That's the nature of the beast, but we're going to be back next year and we're going to be stronger, and we're going ready to tackle this thing again.

Q. I know how you're feeling right now, but from the images that have been broadcast around the world of you being this incredible entertainer, loving the fans here, what do you want to say about your week to the fans, now that you have a moment to do so?

DEAN BURMESTER: Greatest week of my life. Honestly, collectively, the greatest four days I've had on the golf course, the most fun. I didn't get down on myself once, which is something I tend to do, and it was impossible, everybody shouting my name, and just smiling, telling jokes, and shouting crazy things out there. It was amazing. I've never experienced that in my life. I know a lot of the American guys might have, but I've never experienced anything like that, and it was for me the greatest thing, so I can only say thank you so much, South Africa, and thank you to everybody around the world who watched and tuned in. Hopefully you enjoyed it as much as I did.

Q. One final word to your teammates because the four of you came together. I know you are tight; you are cohesive; you're great friends off the golf course. But this week felt like a core memory and a bonding week for the four of you?

DEAN BURMESTER: I think so. I'm super proud of the other three guys. I think Branden obviously had the chance on the last, and I think he's a little gutted, but he should be really proud at what he was able to do over four days.

Finishing third is no easy feat out here, and I'm proud of myself, obviously. Louis hasn't had his best stuff of late, but he showed up this week in a big way, and he played some amazing golf. Charl has been struggling with that back injury, and for him to gut it out and birdie his last hole throughout the whole day, all the weather and everything, it's just an amazing achievement even for him just to play four days.

I think all four of us, like you said, we're going to bond now. We're going to reflect, and we're going to go spend some time with friends and family right now and it's going to be an awesome time. We're still going to have the upbeat good vibe South African couple brandies afterwards.