The 34-year-old started the day three shots off top spot but took the lead on the fifth and never looked back, putting in a nerveless display to finish the week at 18 under.
South Africa’s Darren Fichardt – fresh off regaining his card at the Qualifying School – was the nearest challenger after a 64 of his own, finishing two shots clear of defending champion Dan Bradbury, who signed for the same score.
Those three will now be heading to Royal Troon next summer, with the top three players not already exempt earning a spot in the 2024 Open Championship via the Qualifying Series.
Jacques Kruyswijk fired a 69, one shot more than fellow South African Zander Lombard as the duo finished at 12 under, one shot ahead of World Number 1,214 Nikhil Rama, with five home players in the top six.
The win for Burmester is his third on the DP World Tour and he was delighted to put on a “special” performance to overturn Thriston Lawrence’s lead in front of the home fans.
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