Michael Hollick triumphs with one of the most spectacular finishes in the 37-year history of the BMW International Open.

+++ Michael Hollick (RSA) secures victory with an eagle on the final hole +++ Thomas Rosenmüller (GER) is the best German, finishing sixth +++ Finn Kölle (GER) named best amateur +++ 58,000 spectators enjoy an outstanding tournament week +++ EAGLES FOR EDUCATION: €57,000 donated to the Philipp Lahm Foundation +++ BMW International Open returns next year from 26–30 May +++

Munich. The 37th BMW International Open at Golfclub München Eichenried concluded with the nerve-racking final round that had been building from the very first day. The total of 58,000 golf fans witnessed not only world-class golf throughout the week, but also an intense four-day battle for one of the most coveted titles on the DP World Tour. In the end, it was South Africa’s Michael Hollick who stepped onto the 18th tee in the final group of the day trailing his compatriot Hennie du Plessis by one stroke, with the tournament outcome in his own hands. To win, the 39-year-old DP World Tour rookie needed an eagle - and he delivered. It was the 57th eagle of the week, meaning the BMW Group, through its EAGLES FOR EDUCATION initiative, will support the Philipp Lahm Foundation for Sport and Education with a donation of €57,000 to help children in the areas of physical activity, healthy nutrition and personal development.

With a total score of 270 strokes (18-under par), Hollick claimed his first victory on the DP World Tour. The runner-up, du Plessis, had also been seeking his maiden title and had appeared on course for victory for much of Sunday. He did not drop a shot until the 17th hole (par 3), but a bogey there, followed by a par on the 18th, left him in second place on 17-under despite posting the best round of the day (-6, 66). Austria’s Bernd Wiesberger finished third on 14-under, followed by Mexico’s Carlos Ortiz and France’s Oihan Guillamoundeguy (both 12-under). One shot further back, Munich native Thomas Rosenmüller completed his home tournament as the best-placed German in sole sixth place.

Of the 13 German players in the field, Freddy Schott (-7, T16), Nicolai von Dellingshausen, Matti Schmid (both -6, T23) and Finn Kölle (-5, T30) also made the weekend. The 23-year-old amateur will not forget the 37th BMW International Open anytime soon, nor will the golf fans who witnessed this memorable tournament week. They will not have to wait as long as usual for the next edition, as the BMW International Open will return from 26 - 30 May next year at Golfclub München Eichenried.

Quotes from the 37th BMW International Open.

Tim Beltermann, Head of BMW Germany: “It was a wonderful tournament week that began with the world premiere of the new BMW X5 and concluded with four exceptionally exciting rounds of world-class golf. The atmosphere was fantastic, and the same can be said for the winner of the 37th BMW International Open. On behalf of BMW, I warmly congratulate Michael Hollick on his impressive performance and sensational finish. We are also delighted by the many eagles that were made. As a result, the BMW Group will support the Philipp Lahm Foundation for Sport and Education with €57,000 to help strengthen children and young people for their future and their lives.”

Michael Hollick: “It's incredible. To win such a prestigious tournament as a rookie on the DP World Tour at the age of 39 is simply unbelievable. Some outstanding South African golfers have won the BMW International Open before me, so I couldn't be happier. I'd also like to thank BMW for putting on this event year after year. The way they look after us throughout the entire week is phenomenal. We get to drive amazing cars, we're exceptionally well taken care of, and we get to compete at a fantastic venue. I can only say thank you to BMW for everything.”

Finn Kölle: “The week was indescribable. Of course, the finish today was a little disappointing because I didn’t play quite as well. But apart from that, it was an incredible experience. I’m very grateful that I had the opportunity to be here.”

EAGLES FOR EDUCATION.

Once again this year, the BMW Group is collaborating with the Philipp Lahm Foundation for Sport and Education through its EAGLES FOR EDUCATION initiative as part of the BMW International Open. The BMW Group is supporting the foundation in organising the Philipp Lahm Summer Camps with a donation of 1,000 euros for every eagle scored, as well as providing on-site support through BMW ambassadors. “Together with the BMW Group, we are working to empower children for the future and for their lives. Children have their whole lives ahead of them – and they are our future,” said Lahm. “Our aim is to provide them with support in three areas: physical activity, healthy eating and personal development.”

Since 2023, through EAGLES FOR EDUCATION, the BMW Group has been using numerous BMW tournaments around the globe to fulfil its responsibilities as a corporate citizen and to contribute to solutions for societal challenges. The focus is on educating and empowering children and young people. The BMW Group is convinced that education is the key to a self-determined future for young people and a cornerstone for social cohesion.

2026 Hole-in-One Award – The new BMW X5 M60e xDrive.

No player managed to score an ace on the 17th hole this year, so the special prize offered for it did not find a new owner: the new BMW X5 M60e xDrive, a plug-in hybrid with BMW Motorsport DNA. The new BMW X5 celebrated its world premiere on Tuesday at the BMW Group Plant Spartanburg (USA) and is being presented to the German public for the first time at the BMW International Open.

The new BMW X5 adds another chapter to its story of success. The fifth generation of the BMW X5 impresses with technical innovations, a stunning new design and the integration of future-oriented technologies from the Neue Klasse. This underlines its exceptional status and reinforces its leading position in a segment that it originally established.