LIV Golf Star Dean Burmester Clashes with Adelaide Crowd During Team Playoff

In a dramatic turn of events at the LIV Golf team playoff in Adelaide on Sunday, South African star Dean Burmester found himself at the center of controversy as he clashed with a rowdy member of the crowd. Playing for Stinger GC alongside Louis Oosthuizen, Burmester faced off against the home favorites Ripper GC in a nail-biting playoff to determine the team champion.

After both teams ended the 54-hole competition tied at 53-under-par, Burmester and Oosthuizen represented Stinger in the playoff against the Australian duo Cam Smith and Marc Leishman of Ripper. With tensions running high and the Australian crowd firmly behind their countrymen, the atmosphere around the 18th hole was electric.

As the playoff unfolded, Burmester and Oosthuizen had a chance to clinch victory with birdie putts on the first hole, but both missed their opportunities, leading to a return to the tee. Amidst the jeers and taunts from the crowd, Burmester’s frustration boiled over as he shouted expletives towards the gallery before hitting his second shot into a bunker.

Ultimately, Ripper emerged victorious in front of their home crowd, with Leishman securing the win with a two-putt par. Despite the contentious ending, Cam Smith praised the Adelaide event as one of the best he has ever played in, highlighting the enthusiastic embrace of LIV Golf by the Australian fans.

The intense competition and heated exchanges only added to the drama of the inaugural LIV Golf team playoff, showcasing the passion and excitement that the breakaway league has brought to the world of golf.