Burmester was born in Mutare, Zimbabwe but represents South Africa in golf.

[3] His father, Mark Burmester, played international cricket for Zimbabwe while his mother Michelle holds (as of 2022) the women's course record at Royal Harare Golf Club, his home course.

[6] In May 2021, Burmester claimed his second European Tour victory at the Tenerife Open.

[8] In August 2022, Burmester finished in fourth place at the Albertsons Boise Open on the Korn Ferry Tour.

[11] The following week, he claimed further success, winning the Investec South African Open Championship.