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Burmester hit six birdies and cruised through
his round for a 262-shot total to overturn a three-shot deficit
and claim his third win on the DP World Tour, which began its
new season at the weekend.
The 34-year-old South African finished ahead of second placed
compatriot Darren Fichardt, whose final round 64 included an
eagle for a total of 265.
Defending champion Dan Bradbury from England also blitzed the
course on the last day with his 64 taking him into third place
on 267.
The top three finishers all qualified for The Open at Royal
Troon in July.
Lawrence started the day three shots clear but was in trouble
from the second hole, where he doubled bogeyed, and quickly saw
his lead slip. He hit three more sixes for a final round 75 and
a share of seventh place on 270.
“I tried to stay patient throughout the round,” said Burmester.
“Thriston is a tough competitor so I knew I had to do something
special and I was fortunate to do so.”
(Writing by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; diting by Pritha Sarkar)
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