Team Mexico triumphs at BMW Golf Cup World Final in South Africa.

+++ Mexico prevails over India and China at the highlight of the biggest international tournament series for amateur golfers +++ 102 Eagles for EAGLES FOR EDUCATION and UNICEF* +++ Individual titles at Fancourt Resort go to India, Moldova and Singapore +++ Guest of honour Gary Player presents trophies +++

George. A unique week of golf at the Fancourt Resort (George, South Africa) and the victory of Team Mexico in the National Team Category ranking saw the 2025 season of the BMW Golf Cup end on a high note. At the World Final of the biggest international tournament series for amateur golfers, which BMW has been hosting since 1987, the national winners from 33 countries experienced a tournament that eclipses the standards of regular amateur events. Competitors and their guests enjoyed an international pro-standard tournament on breathtaking golf courses, captivating evening and supporting events, as well as warm exchanges with golfing enthusiasts from around the world.

At a tournament of this calibre, one of the most successful and influential figures in golf had to be in attendance in his home country. 18-time Major winner Gary Player eagerly embraced the opportunity to attend the World Final, host a golf clinic, and present the trophies at the closing gala dinner. And the 90-year-old was not the only guest of honour; Sweden’s Fanny Sunesson attended the World Final from day one to the close of play and not only wowed those taking part and their guests with her charms but also shared her inexhaustible wealth of experience as a former caddie to some of the world’s best golfers – such as Sir Nick Faldo (ENG) and Adam Scott (AUS).

EAGLES FOR EDUCATION: World finalists support UNICEF with 102 eagles.

With its EAGLES FOR EDUCATION initiative, the BMW Group once again supported the United Nations children’s charity UNICEF at the World Final. For each net eagle, 1,000 euros are being donated to the BMW Group’s collaboration with UNICEF, called “BRIDGE. Educating young people for tomorrow, today”. Over the three rounds of the tournament, the world finalists scored 102 net eagles. The focus of the collaboration is to bridge learning gaps within society and create learning and education opportunities in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

The list of countries where the BMW Group and UNICEF are working together includes South Africa, Brazil, India, Mexico and Thailand – all countries which have BMW Group presence.

Quotes on BMW Golf Cup World Final.

Ilka Horstmeier (GER), Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, People and Places: “Culture and sport inspire people around the world and strengthen social cohesion. The BMW Golf Cup is an integral part of BMW's extensive commitment to golf, which ranges from top-class sport to the promotion of young talent. The World Final in South Africa has brought people from all regions of the world together, friendships have been forged and, thanks to their outstanding performances, the participants have made a contribution to education and thus to the self-determined future of young people. In cooperation with UNICEF, the BMW Group is committed to STEM education in South Africa and four other countries. Thank you to the participants of the World Final for this great contribution.”

Peter van Binsbergen (RSA), CEO BMW Group South Africa: “The BMW Group and South Africa share more than 50 years of history. In 1973, the BMW Group plant became the first production site to be opened outside Germany. As a multi-faceted country with a passion for golf, it was a real honour and pleasure for us to host the World Final again and to play our part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience for our guests with the beauty and warmheartedness of South Africa. I am certain that they will return home with a wealth of unforgettable memories.“

Gary Player (RSA), 18-time Major winner: “The BMW Golf Cup celebrates the very best of our beautiful game: ambition and high-class competition, combined with mutual respect and a spirit of friendly collaboration. Which is why I was really looking forward to attending the World Final in my home country and meeting people from all over the world who love golf. With its strong commitment to equality in education, EAGLES FOR EDUCATION helps ensure that the weakest are not forgotten – the children. Helping them in every sense has always been something that meant a great deal to both me and my late wife Vivienne.”

Results.

As with the approximately 800 qualifying tournaments around the world, the World Final also featured three individual categories: Men 1 (up to HCP 12), Men 2 (HCP 13–28), and Women (HCP up to 28), each playing three rounds (Stableford, net). In addition, a national team ranking is created based on the combined net individual scores. In National Team Catergory, the team from Mexico prevailed with 298 net points, ahead of the teams from India (290) and China (289). In theWomen’s category, the title went to Singapore: Mei Zhen Wang (107) won ahead of Xiao Wang (CHN, 107) and Montserrat Bayardo (MEX, 101). In Men’s Category 1, India’s Vignesh Rangarao won with 104 net points, ahead of Yu Hsiang Chang (104) and Lei Pin Huang (101, both TPE). In Men’s Category 2, Veaceslav Secrieru (MOL, 107) took the win. Second place went to Kevin Huo (NZL, 106), and third place to Jose Abimael Hernández (MEX, 106).

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The BMW Golfsport Engagement.

For almost four decades, BMW has played a leading role as a reliable partner of global golf – both at the amateur and professional levels. As title partner of prestigious golf events, BMW is active on four continents. Since 1989, the premium automobile manufacturer has hosted the iconic BMW International Open (DP World Tour) in its hometown of Munich, Germany. The BMW PGA Championship in London, UK – the flagship event of the DP World Tour – has, with BMW’s support since 2005, developed into a “Festival of Golf” and a highlight of the British sporting calendar. With the BMW Australian PGA Championship, held in Brisbane, Australia, the company supports another prestigious tournament, which is rich in tradition. In the USA, BMW has been the title partner of the BMW Championship since 2007. First played in 1899 as the Western Open, this tournament is now the penultimate playoff event of the PGA TOUR Playoffs and one of the most competitive golf tournaments worldwide. It has been named PGA TOUR Tournament of the Year six times.

On the world’s most important women’s tour, BMW has hosted the BMW Ladies Championship – the only LPGA Tour event in South Korea – since 2019. BMW has also been organizing the BMW Golf Cup since 1987, the largest international tournament series for amateur players, who can qualify for the international World Final at more than 800 qualifying tournaments worldwide. Since 2006, BMW has also been involved in the Ryder Cup, and most recently, the company has been a Worldwide Partner at the legendary team competition and the world’s most high-profile golf event for the third time.

EAGLES FOR EDUCATION – BMW Group’s social commitment in golf.

The BMW Group makes use of its international BMW title tournaments to fulfill its responsibility as a corporate citizen and to participate in solutions to social challenges. The focus is on the education and empowerment of children and young people. The BMW Group is convinced that education and equal opportunities for everyone are the key to a self-determined future for young people and an important pillar for the cohesion of our society. Through its EAGLES FOR EDUCATION initiative, the BMW Group actively supports this cause at numerous BMW title tournaments. True to its mission statement “Think globally, act locally”, the BMW Group works with strong local partners and supports their educational efforts with a donation for every eagle played.

At the BMW International Open (Germany), the BMW Group cooperates with the Philipp Lahm Foundation for Sport and Education; at the BMW PGA Championship (UK), the partner is the Golf Foundation. As part of the global amateur tournament series BMW Golf Cup, the BMW Group works with JOBLINGE in Germany and with UNICEF at the World Final. All tournament proceeds from the BMW Championship (USA) benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation.

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www.unicef.com
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