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Exciting Final Day at the 34th BMW International Open: Joost Luiten in the Lead with a Pack of Competitors Close Behind

June 25, 2023 Prafful Singh

On “Moving Day,” Joost Luiten from the Netherlands takes the lead at -14. Max Schmitt is the top German player at -8. The third round witnesses the tournament’s 50th eagle hit by Jamie Donaldson, and the tee times for the final round are set.

The leaderboard is dominated by Joost Luiten and Daan Huizing, both from the Netherlands. Luiten leads at -14, followed by Huizing at -11. Edoardo Molinari from Italy, Thriston Lawrence from South Africa, and Daniel Hillier from New Zealand are tied for third at -10. Luiten secured the lead with an impressive round of -7, the lowest of the tournament. Huizing, Molinari, Lawrence, Max Kieffer from Germany, and Matthieu Pavon from France, all at -7, sit at ninth place with just one shot more than Luiten’s round on Saturday.

Luiten, at 37 years old, showcased his skill in front of the 14,000 spectators at Golfclub München Eichenried. He did not drop a single shot on Saturday and heads into the final day with a three-shot lead, aiming for his first title since 2018. Luiten expressed his excitement for events like the BMW International Open, stating the need for such tournaments in Europe. He remains focused and aims to deliver shots similar to those on Saturday.

Max Schmitt is the highest-ranked German player at -8, tied in sixth place with Sami Välimäki from Finland and Rikuya Hoshino from Japan. With one round to go, the 25-year-old remains a contender for his first title on the DP World Tour. Schmitt expressed his joy at being part of the special BMW International Open, especially since his first participation as an amateur. He plans to stick to his “passive aggressive” strategy and concentrate on his own game on the final day.

Max Kieffer climbed up the leaderboard with an excellent round, landing him in a tie for ninth place at -7. He harbors the dream of becoming the second German winner of the BMW International Open, after Martin Kaymer’s victory in 2008. However, Marcel Siem’s third round did not fare well, as he experienced a triple bogey on the 18th after finding the water twice.

In the morning, Connor Syme achieved the third hole-in-one of the tournament on the second hole. This adds to the aces achieved by Takumi Kanaya and Joost Luiten in the previous rounds. Three out of the four par 3 holes on the Championship Course have witnessed a hole-in-one, leaving only the 17th where the first fully-electric BMW i5 is up for grabs for the first player to ace it.

Jamie Donaldson from Wales recorded the 50th eagle of the tournament in today’s round. Each eagle hit results in a donation of 1,000 Euro to the “JOBLINGE” and “Kick ins Leben” organizations as a gesture of recognition for their partnership with the BMW Group in promoting fair opportunities and educational equality.

The final round of the BMW International Open starts at 07:15 on Sunday at Golfclub München Eichenried. The PDF document containing the tee times provides an overview of all the groups and their schedule.

For the latest scores, more information about the BMW International Open, and a livestream, visit www.bmw-golfsport.com.

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BMW International Open Players’ Night: Cheers!

June 25, 2023 Prafful Singh

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There is one established tradition at the BMW International Open, the likes of which you won’t find at any other tournament on the DP World Tour: Friday evening ends in style with the Players’ Night. The pros and other invited guests enjoyed a rustic Bavarian evening at popular Munich club P1.

Dressed in lederhosen and dirndls, the stars and their partners relaxed in Bavarian comfort and took on traditional challenges like the “Hau den Lukas” test of strength. A Players’ Night would not be a Players’ Night without the traditional tapping of the barrel. This honour went to European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald (ENG) and Marcel Siem (GER), who grew up in Munich.

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34th BMW International Open: Hillier leads, 13 German players continue into the weekend

June 24, 2023 Prafful Singh

+++ 24-year-old Daniel Hillier (-9) from New Zealand holds the lead heading into the weekend +++ Marcel Schneider and Marc Hammer (both -6) are the top German players, tied for fourth place +++ Joost Luiten (NED) records the second hole-in-one of the tournament ++ “Eagles for Education”: the number of eagles reaches 38 +++ Tee times for Saturday +++

Munich. The second round of the BMW International Open at the Golfclub München Eichenried was filled with two important questions. How would the players handle the gusty conditions, and who would make the cut? Michael Hirmer (GER) and Joost Luiten (NED) proved it was still possible to post a good score, both finishing with 66 strokes for the best results of the day. Luiten impressed with a hole-in-one on the eighth hole using a 6 iron from 185 meters, making it the second hole-in-one of the tournament, following Takumi Kanaya of Japan’s achievement at the 12th hole yesterday. However, no hole-in-one has been recorded on the 17th yet, which means the Hole-in-One Prize, a fully-electric BMW i5, is still up for grabs.

Daniel Hillier (NZL, -9) shot a 67 to claim the top spot on the leaderboard, followed by Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen from Denmark (-8), who also carded a round of -5 in his debut tournament on the DP World Tour. Luiten (-7) is in third place heading into the weekend.

Hillier feels completely comfortable during his week at the BMW International Open, not just because of his position. “From the hospitality to the course conditions, everything is just amazing here at the BMW International Open. And the infrastructure to accommodate all the spectators is awesome, you almost get a Major feeling here,” said the New Zealander.

Just one stroke behind, Marc Hammer and Marcel Schneider are among the players tied for fourth place at 6 under par. The two highest-ranked German players have their sights set on the top of the leaderboard and are well-positioned for the weekend. Marcel Siem (-5) should also not be discounted, as he played an impressive round of 68 today.

Schneider attributed his good results to playing in front of a crowd. “I love to play in front of the people: the more that come out, the better it is for me. I’m really enjoying it and it gives me an extra push. I hope that the weekend will see just as many spectators out there, or even a few more than in the first two rounds.”

German golf fans have 13 home players to look forward to on the weekend. Hammer, Schneider, and Siem will be joined by Max Schmitt (-4), Hurly Long (-3), Thomas Rosenmüller (-2), Matti Schmid (-2), Philipp Mejow (-1), Max Kieffer (-1), Michael Hirmer (-1), Jannik de Bruyn (even par), Velten Meyer (even par), and Jonas Baumgartner (AM, even par), all of whom made the cut.

The pros recorded a total of 16 eagles on their Friday scorecards, bringing the overall total to 38. For each eagle at the BMW International Open, the BMW Group will donate 1,000 Euros to the “JOBLINGE” and “Kick ins Leben” organizations, recognizing their longstanding cooperation with the BMW Group in promoting fair opportunities and educational equality.

Hoatong Li (CHN, +13) will not be able to defend his title as last year’s winner, missing the cut. German players Nicolai von Dellingshausen (+1), Nick Bachem (+1), Sebastian Heisele (+3), Freddy Schott (+4), Tim Wiedemeyer (AM, +4), Anton Albers (+5), Alex Cejka (+10), and Alexander Knappe (+11) also didn’t make the cut.

Pierre Pineau (FRA) and Rasmus Hojgaard (DEN) withdrew due to injury on Friday, while Oliver Hundebøll (DEN) was disqualified after signing an incorrect scorecard.

The third round of the BMW International Open at the Golfclub München Eichenried will begin on Saturday at 7:15 am. The PDF document (“Tee times”) contains an overview of all tee times and groups.

You can find the current scores, more information about the BMW International Open, and a livestream at www.bmw-golfsport.com

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Spectacular Start to the 34th BMW International Open

June 23, 2023 Prafful Singh

+++ Molinari, Saddier, and Hoshino leading after the first round +++ Three German players close behind +++ Takumi Kanaya (JPN) hits a hole-in-one +++ Pros raise 22,000 Euro for “Eagles for Education” on Thursday +++ Evening play interrupted by storms

Munich. The BMW International Open 2023 got off to an impressive start. In the morning, Takumi Kanaya from Japan stunned the crowd by hitting a hole-in-one with a 9-iron from 155 meters at the 12th hole. The tournament also featured excellent scores and a competitive leaderboard filled with talented German players, promising an exciting competition until Sunday.

Kanaya, who won this year’s BMW Japan Golf Championship, not only made the shot of the day but also claimed the first eagle of the tournament. In recognition of the eagles scored, the BMW Group pledged to donate 1,000 Euro to the “JOBLINGE” and “Kick ins Leben” organizations. These charitable donations support fair opportunities and educational equality, and on Thursday, the pros managed to record 22 eagles while contributing to a good cause.

At the top of the leaderboard is Edoardo Molinari, one of the European Ryder Cup team’s vice-captains who are competing alongside captain Luke Donald (ENG, -3, T35). Molinari, along with Adrien Saddier from France and Japanese golfer Rikuya Hoshino, secured a share of the lead with a score of 66 strokes (-6).

Molinari expressed satisfaction with his opening round but acknowledged room for improvement in putting. He praised his driving and iron play, aiming to enhance his putting skills and balance aggressiveness and strategy on the challenging pin positions.

A group of German players, including Thomas Rosenmüller, Marc Hammer, and Max Kieffer, is just one shot behind the leaders with a score of five under par. Rosenmüller, playing at his home club, started strong with a round of 67, while Hammer and Kieffer also made an impressive start with four consecutive birdies.

Kieffer particularly expressed his love for the BMW International Open, describing it as his favorite tournament due to its historical significance, special atmosphere, and wonderful crowd. Despite the pressure, he managed to cope well and hoped to maintain momentum for the upcoming rounds.

Notably absent from the leaderboard is the top-placed German player, Yannik Paul, who had a good chance but had to withdraw due to back problems. Additionally, Thomas Bjørn, the two-time BMW International Open winner, couldn’t participate this year as he battles a painful shoulder condition.

Defending champion Haotong Li faced a challenging day, finishing well behind after a double bogey at the first hole and another at the sixth. To make it to the weekend, Li will need an exceptional performance in tomorrow’s round.

The second round of the BMW International Open will commence on Friday morning at 7:30 at the Golfclub München Eichenried. Players who were unable to finish their first rounds on Thursday evening will have the opportunity to catch up on Friday starting from 8:00. For an overview of all tee times and groups, refer to the “Tee times” PDF document.

Visit www.bmw-golfsport.com for the latest scores, more information about the BMW International Open, and a livestream of the event.

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“Eagles for Education”: BMW International Open 2023 promotes equal opportunity in education.

June 23, 2023 Prafful Singh

+++ BMW Group donates 1,000 euros per eagle during the tournament rounds +++ Donation goes to the “JOBLINGE” and “Kick ins Leben” organisations +++ BMW extends long-term commitment to education and future prospects for all +++ Takumi Kanaya (JPN) hits the first eagle of the tournament with an ace on the 12th hole +++

Munich. BMW is strengthening its long-term commitment to education with the “Eagles for Education” campaign at the 34th BMW International Open. The BMW Group will donate 1,000 euros for every eagle achieved by the many top-class pros during the week of the tournament at Golfclub München Eichenried. The money will go to the “JOBLINGE” and “Kick ins Leben” organisations, with which the BMW Group has been cooperating in Munich for many years.

With the “Eagles for Education” campaign, BMW Group aims to support underprivileged children and young persons in Munich. The campaign will donate 1,000 euros for every eagle scored during the tournament to the “JOBLINGE” and “Kick ins Leben” organisations. This initiative aligns with BMW’s social responsibility and their efforts to promote better qualifications and educational opportunities for these individuals.

The first eagle of the tournament was achieved by Takumi Kanaya, a Japanese professional golfer, during Thursday’s opening round. Kanaya hit a hole-in-one on the 12th hole, setting a perfect start for the campaign.

The “JOBLINGE” initiative, launched in 2008 by the BMW Group’s Eberhard von Kuenheim Foundation, aims to support low-skilled and unemployed young people through a six-month program. During the program, participants learn on the job, improve their key qualifications, and develop their social skills with the goal of securing a job or training position. The initiative is supported by JOBLINGE staff and voluntary mentors, including BMW employees.

According to the CEO of JOBLINGE, every eagle at the BMW International Open represents new prospects for young people. The partnership between BMW Group and the “Eagles for Education” campaign continues to promote equal opportunities and educational equality, benefiting both the individuals and society as a whole.

The “Kick ins Leben” foundation, in collaboration with the BMW Group since 2019, supports young people facing disadvantages by providing them with early education and guiding them towards successful professional careers. The foundation works with children and youngsters in the Milbertshofen district, where BMW is also located. Together, they create extracurricular education opportunities and a platform for equal opportunities in the professional world. The young people have the opportunity to visit the BMW Group plant in Munich and receive mentoring from BMW employees.

The founder of “Kick ins Leben” expresses gratitude for the longstanding cooperation with the BMW Group, particularly in the disadvantaged Milbertshofen district. This partnership has made a difference in the lives of individuals in need.

BMW has a long-standing commitment to education in golf. Through the BMW Championship in the USA, the company has raised millions of dollars for the “Evans Scholar Foundation” since 2007, funding thousands of college scholarships for caddies.

The “Eagles for Education” campaign now joins BMW’s commitment at the BMW International Open in Munich. In golf, an eagle is achieved when a player takes two shots less than par (the standard score) on a hole. Last year’s BMW International Open saw a total of 73 eagles.

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Electric Mobility: BMW Debunks Myths in Video Podcast

June 23, 2023 Prafful Singh

Electric mobility is progressing rapidly, with a continuous rise in registrations of fully electric vehicles and the expansion of charging infrastructure. However, there are still many misconceptions surrounding electric vehicles. To address these misconceptions, BMW has launched a ten-part video podcast series called “Electric Myths.” Hosted by British tech enthusiast Tomi Adebayo (also known as GadgetsBoy) and transgender racing driver Charlie Martin, the podcast aims to debunk common myths and provide factual information about the advantages and possibilities of electric vehicles.

In each entertaining episode, the hosts discuss real-life anecdotes and answer questions that skeptics often have. They explore the day-to-day benefits of electric cars, their range capabilities, their cost-effectiveness, and their impact on the environment. The podcast also addresses the misconceptions surrounding hydrogen-powered vehicles and their safety.

The ten episodes will be released weekly, presenting a fun and informative way to understand electric mobility. Martin and Adebayo emphasize the enjoyable driving experience offered by electric vehicles from BMW, taking driving pleasure to a new level.

The podcast aims to create a better understanding of electric mobility without overwhelming the audience with contradicting statements. The episodes focus on lively exchanges, maintaining a modern and youthful vibe. Starting from June 22, 2023, the first two episodes will be available on BMW’s audio channels on Spotify, Apple, and Google Podcasts, as well as in video form on BMW.com and the company’s YouTube channel.

This podcast series, “Electric Myths,” follows BMW’s successful sustainability podcast, “CHASING THE GREENEST CAR.” In the previous series, environmental activist Anne Therese Gennari explores the sustainable efforts of BMW and the significance of electric mobility in reducing the company’s carbon footprint. The podcast delves into topics such as recycling, circular economy, social impact, and the future wave of innovations.

With a commitment to sustainability, the BMW Group aims to drive the transformation towards electric mobility. The company already offers fully electric models in all relevant segments and plans to increase the delivery share of all-electric vehicles to 50% by 2025 under the Neue Klasse models, while further reducing the carbon footprint over the entire product lifecycle.

Link to the podcast: https://www.bmw.com/en/electric-future/electric-car-myths-podcast.html

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Happy faces to kick off tournament week: Sporting stars and guests enjoy the BMW International Open Pro-Am tournament.

June 22, 2023 Prafful Singh

+++ The 34rd BMW International Open begins with perfect conditions +++ Thomas Müller, Sven Ulreich, and Patrick Owomoyela among the athletes enjoying a great day of golf +++ 60 children welcome the football stars at the 18th hole +++

Munich. Golfclub München Eichenried provided a stunning setting for the BMW International Open Pro-Am tournament today, with glorious sunshine adding to the atmosphere. Several athletes who have achieved success in other sports rose to the challenge of the Championship Course, which is fully prepared for the high-level competition of one of the most prestigious tournaments on the DP World Tour.

The large number of spectators, who were granted free entry to Eichenried, had the opportunity to witness the golfing skills of the following athletes up close: Gareth Bale (former Welsh international footballer and five-time Champions League winner), Martin Borgmeier (long drive world champion), Lars Riedel (Olympic discus champion), Christian Schwarzer (handball world champion), Philipp Kohlschreiber (three-time winner of the ATP tournament, the BMW Open), Patrick Owomoyela (two-time German football champion), Tobias Arlt (six-time Olympic luge champion), Bruno Spengler (BMW M works driver, DTM champion), and Maximilian Kastner (runner-up in the ice hockey world championship).

Many spectators also followed the round played by Bayern Munich stars Thomas Müller and Sven Ulreich, who teamed up with professional golfer Matti Schmid from Regensburg. This group received an enthusiastic welcome from 60 children at the 18th hole. As part of the “After School” campaign, the Bavarian Golf Association had invited young golfers from all over Bavaria to attend. The children had an unforgettable day, which included the opportunity to ask Thomas Müller their burning questions.

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BMW Motorrad celebrates one millionth GS with boxer engine.

June 22, 2023 Prafful Singh

BMW Motorrad is celebrating a major milestone as they have produced their one millionth GS model equipped with a boxer engine. The milestone bike is a BMW R 1250 GS and it rolled off the production line at the BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin-Spandau on June 21, 2023. BMW has been manufacturing motorcycles in Berlin since 1969, and they have been producing GS models with boxer engines since 1980. These motorcycles have become iconic and have been embraced by motorbike enthusiasts for their exceptional qualities in various riding conditions, including long-distance touring, off-roading, and everyday riding. To mark this achievement, BMW will be unveiling the latest edition of the BMW GS with a boxer engine, the R 1300 GS, on September 28, 2023, during the grand opening of the new BMW Motorrad Welt in Berlin. The BMW GS with a boxer engine is known for its combination of road, off-road, and long-haul performance. Dr. Markus Schramm, Head of BMW Motorrad, explained that the GS models with boxer engines have become a legend and a cornerstone of the BMW Motorrad lineup. He also expressed his excitement about the upcoming new R 1300 GS and its contribution to the BMW Motorrad’s history. The one millionth BMW GS with a boxer engine, an R 1250 GS in Triple Black Style, was celebrated during a works meeting at the BMW Motorrad plant. Furthermore, as part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of BMW Motorrad, the new BMW R 1300 GS will be presented at the opening ceremony of BMW Motorrad Welt on September 28, and the event can be followed through a livestream. The R 80 G/S, introduced in 1980, is considered the initial spark that created the touring enduro motorcycle segment. Over the years, BMW Motorrad has continuously improved and developed the GS models with boxer engines, incorporating advanced technology and features like ABS, traction control, and semi-active suspension. As a result, the GS models have become highly sought-after touring enduros worldwide. For more information and press material on BMW motorcycles and rider equipment, visit the BMW Group PressClub website. For queries, contact Dominik Schaidnagel, Spokesperson BMW Motorrad, or Tim Diehl-Thiele, Head of Communications BMW Motorrad.

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