+++ 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.