Patrick Burke

Professional career Burke turned professional in 1986. In September 1987, he was the medalist in the Australian PGA Tour qualifying school and played a number of tournaments in Australia in the 1987-88 season.

In December 1989, he finished tied for 10th place in the PGA Tour qualifying school to gain a place on the tour for 1990. He had a poor season, missing the cut in 20 of 23 events. He won just over $100,000 in both 1992 and 1993 but only made 2 cuts in 10 events in 1994, earning just $5,000. Despite a double-bogey 6 at the final hole he won by a stroke, winning A$54,000 and getting a 5-year exemption on the Australasian Tour. The following week, he was tied for third place in the Heineken Classic. Burke returned to the Australasian Tour in late 1994, after his disappointing season on the PGA Tour. He played in the Epson Singapore Open and was then runner-up in the Alfred Dunhill Masters in Bali, benefiting from Nick Faldo's disqualification. The following week, he won the Victorian Open after birdieing the final three holes. Returning to the United States, Burke played in the PGA Tour qualifying school, finishing tied for 6th and regained his place on the tour.

Burke played on the PGA Tour in 1995, 1996 and 1997. 1996 was his best season, finishing 79th in the money list. His best result on the tour was in the 1996 B.C. Open, when he tied for third place with Tiger Woods.

Death Burke died unexpectedly on January 29, 2024, at the age of 61.

Professional wins (2) PGA Tour of Australasia wins (2)