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Dean Burmester from South Africa claimed the 2025 LIV Golf Chicago title on August 10th at Bolingbrook Golf Club, Illinois, defeating Jon Rahm and Josele Ballester in a thrilling playoff. Burmester's Stinger GC also secured the team championship by beating Torque GC in a separate playoff, achieving a rare individual and team double victory. This marks Burmester's second LIV Golf victory following his 2024 Miami triumph, while Stinger GC ended their 31-tournament drought without a team win. The South African earned $4 million for his individual victory.
LIV Golf Chicago 2025 Final Results - Prize Money Breakdown
Tournament Overview
The 2025 LIV Golf Chicago tournament took place from August 8-10 at Bolingbrook Golf Club in Illinois. The challenging par-71, 7,224-yard course hosted a 54-hole championship with a total prize pool of $20 million for individual competition. This marked the second-to-last event of the LIV Golf regular season.
The unique LIV Golf format features simultaneous individual and team competitions, with 52 players representing 13 teams plus 2 wildcards. The tournament winner receives $4 million, while the winning team splits $3 million among four members.
Dean Burmester's Playoff Victory Highlights
Dramatic Final Round Comeback
Dean Burmester entered the final round with a two-shot lead but stumbled early with three consecutive bogeys. However, the 36-year-old South African showed remarkable composure, steadying himself to post an even-par 71 and finish tied with Jon Rahm and Josele Ballester at nine-under 204.
The playoff took place on the par-4 18th hole, where all three players had excellent birdie opportunities. Ballester positioned his approach shot 12 feet from the pin, Rahm was 10 feet away, but Burmester, despite finding the rough off the tee, managed to hit his second shot to just six feet. Both Spanish players missed their birdie putts, while Burmester calmly sank his six-footer to claim the championship.
Complete Individual Leaderboard & Prize Money
| Pos | Player | Team | Score | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Burmester | Stinger GC | -9 (Playoff Win) | $4,000,000 |
| T2 | Jon Rahm | Legion XIII | -9 | $1,875,000 |
| T2 | Josele Ballester | Fireballs GC | -9 | $1,875,000 |
| 4 | Carlos Ortiz | Torque GC | -8 | $1,000,000 |
| 5 | Harold Varner III | 4Aces GC | -7 | $700,000 |
| 6 | Branden Grace | Stinger GC | -7 | $700,000 |
| 7 | Paul Casey | Crushers GC | -7 | $700,000 |
| 8 | Thomas Pieters | 4Aces GC | -5 | $483,750 |
| 9 | Talor Gooch | Smash GC | -5 | $483,750 |
| 10 | Peter Uihlein | RangeGoats GC | -4 | $381,667 |
| 11 | Sebastian Muñoz | Torque GC | -4 | $381,667 |
| 12 | Richard Bland | Cleeks Golf Club | -4 | $381,667 |
| 13 | Mito Pereira | Torque GC | -3 | $311,250 |
| 14 | Chieh-Po Lee | Wildcard | -3 | $311,250 |
| 15 | Marc Leishman | Ripper GC | -3 | $311,250 |
| 16 | Bryson DeChambeau | Crushers GC | -3 | $311,250 |
| 17 | Joaquin Niemann | Torque GC | -2 | $235,000 |
| 18 | Bubba Watson | RangeGoats GC | -2 | $235,000 |
| 19 | Cameron Tringale | HyFlyers GC | -2 | $235,000 |
| 20 | Patrick Reed | 4Aces GC | -2 | $235,000 |
| 21 | Jason Kokrak | Smash GC | -2 | $235,000 |
| 22 | Abraham Ancer | Fireballs GC | -2 | $235,000 |
| 23 | David Puig | Fireballs GC | -2 | $235,000 |
| 24 | Sergio Garcia | Fireballs GC | -2 | $235,000 |
| 25 | Dustin Johnson | 4Aces GC | -1 | $187,500 |
| 26 | Lucas Herbert | Ripper GC | -1 | $187,500 |
| 27 | Charl Schwartzel | Stinger GC | -1 | $187,500 |
| 28 | Phil Mickelson | HyFlyers GC | -1 | $187,500 |
| 29 | Caleb Surratt | Legion XIII | E | $165,000 |
| 30 | Louis Oosthuizen | Stinger GC | E | $165,000 |
| 31 | Brooks Koepka | Smash GC | E | $165,000 |
| 32 | Cameron Smith | Ripper GC | E | $165,000 |
| 33 | Matthew Wolff | RangeGoats GC | E | $165,000 |
| 34 | Tom McKibbin | Legion XIII | +1 | $145,200 |
| 35 | Martin Kaymer | Cleeks Golf Club | +1 | $145,200 |
| 36 | Andy Ogletree | HyFlyers GC | +1 | $145,200 |
| 37 | Tyrrell Hatton | Legion XIII | +1 | $145,200 |
| 38 | Anirban Lahiri | Crushers GC | +1 | $145,200 |
| 39 | Lee Westwood | Majesticks GC | +2 | $132,800 |
| 40 | Charles Howell III | Crushers GC | +2 | $132,800 |
| 41 | Henrik Stenson | Majesticks GC | +2 | $132,800 |
| 42 | Ian Poulter | Majesticks GC | +2 | $132,800 |
| 43 | Yubin Jang | Iron Heads GC | +2 | $132,800 |
| 44 | Anthony Kim | Wildcard | +3 | $126,000 |
| 45 | Adrian Meronk | Cleeks Golf Club | +3 | $126,000 |
| 46 | Sam Horsfield | Majesticks GC | +3 | $126,000 |
| 47 | Jinichiro Kozuma | Iron Heads GC | +4 | $121,500 |
| 48 | Ben Campbell | RangeGoats GC | +4 | $121,500 |
| 49 | Kevin Na | Iron Heads GC | +5 | $60,000 |
| 50 | Matt Jones | Ripper GC | +5 | $60,000 |
| 51 | Danny Lee | Iron Heads GC | +6 | $60,000 |
| 52 | Brendan Steele | HyFlyers GC | +8 | $50,000 |
| 53 | Graeme McDowell | Smash GC | +8 | $50,000 |
| 54 | Frederik Kjettrup | Cleeks Golf Club | +14 | $50,000 |
Team Championship Results
Stinger GC vs Torque GC Team Playoff
The team competition also featured a dramatic playoff as Stinger GC and Torque GC both finished at 17-under par, marking LIV Golf's second-ever team playoff in history. In the playoff format, each team selected two players, with the aggregate best score determining the winner. Stinger GC's Branden Grace and Charl Schwartzel both made birdies to secure the team victory. Prize money is awarded to the top three teams only.
| Position | Team | Score | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Stinger GC | -17 (Playoff Win) | $3,000,000 |
| 2nd | Torque GC | -17 | $1,500,000 |
| T3rd | 4Aces GC | -15 | $250,000 |
| T3rd | Fireballs GC | -15 | $250,000 |
Dean Burmester Player Profile
Personal Information
- Name: Dean Burmester
- Birth Date: June 2, 1989 (Age 36)
- Nationality: South African (Born in Zimbabwe)
- Team: Stinger GC
- Turned Professional: 2010
- Joined LIV Golf: February 2023
Career Highlights
Dean Burmester was born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa. His father Mark Burmester was a Zimbabwe national cricket player, while his mother Michelle holds the women's course record at Royal Harare Golf Club.
At age 33, Burmester finally earned his PGA Tour card but made the move to LIV Golf after receiving an offer from Stinger GC captain Louis Oosthuizen. He claimed his first LIV Golf victory in 2024 at Miami, defeating Sergio Garcia in a playoff, and now has secured his second triumph at Chicago.
Stinger GC Team Profile & Victory History
Team Roster
- Captain: Louis Oosthuizen - 2010 Open Championship winner
- Dean Burmester: Team ace, joined in 2023
- Branden Grace: 2022 Portland winner
- Charl Schwartzel: 2022 London winner, first-ever LIV Golf individual champion
Stinger GC Victory Record
🏆 2022 London (Individual/Team Double): Charl Schwartzel won individual title in LIV Golf's inaugural event, while the team dominated with a 20-under total, winning by 14 strokes over the second-place team
🏆 2023 Tulsa (Team Victory): Regular season team championship
🏆 2025 Chicago (Individual/Team Double): Dean Burmester individual victory, team ended 31-tournament drought
2025 LIV Golf Season Winners Summary
The 2025 LIV Golf season consists of 14 tournaments, and here are the winners of major events held so far:
| Tournament | Individual Winner | Team Winner | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | Adrian Meronk | Legion XIII | Saudi Arabia |
| Adelaide | Joaquin Niemann | Fireballs GC | Australia |
| Chicago | Dean Burmester | Stinger GC | United States |
Playoff Details Analysis
Individual Playoff
The individual playoff on the par-4 18th hole was a nerve-wracking affair with all three players having excellent birdie opportunities. Josele Ballester hit his approach to 12 feet, Jon Rahm was 10 feet away, but Dean Burmester, despite hitting from the rough off the tee, managed to get his second shot to just 6 feet, setting up the winning opportunity.
Team Playoff
Following the individual playoff, the team playoff featured Torque GC's Joaquin Niemann and Carlos Ortiz recording par and birdie respectively, but Stinger GC's Branden Grace and Charl Schwartzel both made birdies to secure the team championship.
Tournament Statistics & Records
Key Records
- 🏆 LIV Golf's second-ever double playoff (individual + team)
- ⛳ Stinger GC's first team victory in 31 tournaments
- 🎯 Dean Burmester's second career LIV Golf victory
- 💰 Total prize pool: $20 million (individual), plus team bonuses
- 📊 Winning score: 9-under par 204
- 🌟 21-year-old Josele Ballester's T2 finish (youngest top finisher)
Course Information
Bolingbrook Golf Club: A challenging championship course measuring par-71, 7,224 yards, known for its demanding layout and fast greens. The 18th hole par-4, where the playoff was held, is a strategic hole requiring precise approach shots.
LIV Golf Individual Season Standings
Following the Chicago results, the individual season standings have shifted. Joaquin Niemann continues to lead the individual standings, with Jon Rahm in second and Bryson DeChambeau in third. Dean Burmester's victory has moved him into strong contention in the upper tier of the standings.
Next week's Indianapolis event will be the final tournament to determine individual season rankings. The subsequent Team Championship in Michigan will only affect team standings, not individual rankings.
LIV GOLF CHICAGO 2025 FR Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q1. How much prize money did Dean Burmester earn for his victory?
A: Dean Burmester received $4 million for his individual victory, plus an additional share of the $3 million team prize money split among Stinger GC's four members.
Q2. When was LIV Golf Chicago first held?
A: 2025 marks the inaugural LIV Golf Chicago tournament. This was the first time LIV Golf held an event in Chicago, and its success suggests it may become a regular fixture on the tour.
Q3. How long had Stinger GC gone without a team victory?
A: Stinger GC had not won a team title for 31 tournaments since their victory at Tulsa in 2023. They showed early dominance in 2022 starting with London but endured a long drought before their Chicago triumph.
Q4. When and where is the next LIV Golf tournament?
A: The next event is LIV Golf Indianapolis, scheduled for August 15-17 at Chatham Hills Club in Westfield, Indiana. This will be the final tournament determining individual season standings.
Q5. What are the main differences between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour?
A: LIV Golf features 54-hole tournaments with no cuts, simultaneous team and individual competitions, shotgun starts where all players begin simultaneously, and significantly larger prize pools compared to traditional PGA Tour events.
Conclusion
The 2025 LIV Golf Chicago tournament concluded with Dean Burmester and Stinger GC achieving a perfect double victory. Burmester's clutch putting in the playoff and his teammates' flawless backup performance will be remembered as one of the most memorable finishes in LIV Golf history.
Stinger GC's team victory after 31 tournaments showcased the strength of South African golf, while Dean Burmester proved his elite status with his second LIV Golf victory. This triumph earned him $4 million and marks one of the most successful seasons for any LIV Golf player in 2025.
With the individual championship finale at Indianapolis next week and the Team Championship in Michigan to follow, the 2025 LIV Golf season is building toward an exciting climax.
