Munich. Bernhard Langer has his sights set firmly on the thirty fifth BMW International Open (third to seventh July 2024, Golfclub München Eichenried). Having undergone a profitable operation on the Achilles harm he suffered working towards in February, the two-time Masters champion, six-time Ryder Cup winner, and most profitable participant within the historical past of the PGA Tour Champions, says: “It feels good to be back on the golf course and practicing my short game. I am confident that I will be able to tee off at the BMW International Open in July as planned. I am very much looking forward to the iconic tournament in my native Bavaria.”
Golf followers wishing to present the 66-year-old a worthy send-off at his closing occasion on the DP World Tour (DPWT) usually are not the one ones hoping that Langer is ready to tee off at his residence occasion. The similar might be mentioned of the opposite high German gamers, who all wish to share the course with this distinctive sportsman, who has accomplished a lot for golf in Germany. With this in thoughts, Nick Bachem, Alex Cejka, the one German winner of the BMW International Open Martin Kaymer, Max Kieffer, Hurly Long, Jeremy and Yannik Paul, Matti Schmid, Marcel Schneider and Freddy Schott have all introduced that they are going to be enjoying on the 35th anniversary event. Stephan Jäger, who just lately claimed his maiden PGA TOUR title on the Texas Children’s Houston Open, will – like Marcel Siem – determine over the course of the season whether or not or not he’ll tee off at his residence membership.
After a one-year break, Kaymer returns for the 35th staging of the event, which he received again in 2008 to develop into the youngest champion – a document he nonetheless holds to at the present time. The two-time main winner says: “It fills me with a lot of joy to announce that I will be playing The BMW International Open in Germany, one of my all time favorite events, this year in Munich. I did fall in love with the course since I won there in 2008 and I’m looking forward to celebrate Bernhard Langer’s career and be part of his last tournament on the DP World Tour.”
In Alex Cejka, one in all Langer’s longest companions will make the journey from the USA to Munich. The three-time main winner on the PGA Tour Champions and reigning Senior Open champion at all times enjoys coming residence for the BMW International Open, with which he has numerous connections.
Max Kieffer, who completed third final 12 months and narrowly missed out on the title in Munich, can be wanting ahead to the 35th BMW International Open. “This is the tournament I am most looking forward to this season. Particularly after I came so close to winning it last year. That was a really special week,” says the 33-year-old. “You never know what might happen in golf, but it would be a dream to win on German soil this year.”
For the primary time because the 2016 BMW International Open, Jeremy and Yannik Paul will each tee off on the prestigious German event. Playing on the similar occasion is a uncommon deal with for the twins. Jeremy, who’s one minute older than his brother, performs on the Korn Ferry Tour, on which he received his first event in January. Yannik ended final season on the DP World Tour as the highest German within the Race to Dubai in a powerful 22nd place.
Hurly Long and Nick Bachem have been 57th and 59th within the end-of-season rating to efficiently safe their DPWT tour playing cards for this season – as did Siem (24th) Kieffer (65th), Matti Schmid (74th), who additionally performs on the PGA TOUR, and Marcel Schneider (90th).
Freddy Schott held his nerve to win Qualifying School and earn his present tour card within the autumn. The 22-year-old says: “The tournaments in Germany are the highlights of my season and I am already looking forward to the German fans in Munich. Although I am still new to the DP World Tour, I would like to leave a lasting and positive mark on the impressive history of this tournament.”
So, in the case of homegrown gamers, the 35th BMW International Open leaves nothing to be desired. The high worldwide golfers on show at Golfclub München Eichenried will likely be introduced at a later date.
Tickets for the 35th BMW International Open can be found at www.bmw-golfsport.com/tickets