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Into the ATP 500 period collectively: BMW extends title partnership on the BMW Open.

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Munich. BMW will stay the title companion of the enduring tennis event at MTTC Iphitos in Munich within the coming years. The profitable partnership, which started again in 1987, has been prolonged on a long-term foundation. Next yr, the BMW Open can be held as an ATP 500 event for the primary time.

“The title partnership with the BMW Open is one of the most established of the BMW sporting engagements,” stated Christian Ach, Head of BMW Gewrmany. “Over the course of what is soon to become four decades, BMW has actively supported the tournament and contributed to the success it enjoys today. The upgrade to the 500 category is now the next big step. We want to, and will, take this step together with our long-term partners. We are very excited about the future.”

Over the previous few days, the BMW Open was held as a 250 event for the ultimate time. And it set a brand new benchmark: for the primary time within the historical past of the enduring event in Munich, all 9 days had been bought out. Despite unsettled climate, greater than 50,000 spectators turned as much as watch the 37th BMW Open – and had been as soon as once more handled to top-class tennis.

“We always want to create special experiences for our customers and the fans. This week at the BMW Open showed once again, both on and off the court, that we are very good at achieving that here,” stated Ach, occurring to say the improve to an ATP 500 event. “Next year, we will definitely come up with something special. The BMW Group is very much looking forward to it.”

The improve to a 500 event, which the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) determined upon on the finish of final yr, implies that the BMW Open will now be only one class under the 9 Masters 1000 occasions on the ATP Tour. As such, the enduring event at Aumeisterweg will appeal to much more of the world’s elite tennis gamers sooner or later.

In latest years, the BMW Open has been graced by such superstars as Roger Federer (SUI) and Olympic champion Andy Murray (GBR). In 2024, Germany’s Olympic gold medallist Alexander Zverev (GER), former US Open champion Dominic Thiem (AUT) and final yr’s winner Holger Rune (DEN) got down to win the title at one of many hardest clay tournaments on this planet.

For a few years, a particular spotlight has been the BMW Winner’s Car, which the BMW Open champion receives together with the trophy, Lederhosen and prize cash – this yr an all-electric BMW i5. BMW will once more current the BMW Winner’s Car within the spring in 2025: regardless of the improve to a 500 event, the 2025 BMW Open will nonetheless be performed in April.

BMW i5 M60 xDrive: 
Verbrauch kombiniert gemäß WLTP: 21,2 – 18,2 kWh/100 km,
Reichweite: 439 – 516 km gemäß WLTP

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BMW Championship raises $5.5 million for the Evans Scholars Foundation and is the event of the yr.

+++ Largest ever contribution at a BMW Championship within the Chicago space +++ $50 million raised by the playoff event since 2007 +++ BMW Championship named “PGA TOUR Tournament of the Year” for the fifth time in 2023 +++


Munich/Glenview. The 2023 BMW Championship raised a report complete for the Evans Scholars Foundation of event organiser Western Golf Association. The prestigious golf event held at Olympia Fields Country Club in August of this yr raised $5.5 million to fund full school scholarships for deserving caddies – the most important ever quantity raised for a BMW Championship held within the Chicago space. The BMW Championship has now contributed $50 million to the Foundation since 2007, serving to award full tuition and housing school scholarships to greater than 3,300 caddies throughout that point.

“The BMW Group is much more than an automobile manufacturer. With about 150,000 employees from 110 nations worldwide, we are an integral part of global society, and as such we are also involved away from our offices and factory gates. One of these commitments is our long-standing support of the Evans Scholars Foundation,” mentioned Ilka Horstmeier, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Human Resources and Real Estate.

This yr alone, a report 1,130 caddies are enrolled as Evans Scholars at 24 main US universities nationwide. “We are very proud to be able to contribute to a successful future for so many young students through the BMW Championship. These are exactly the kind of initiatives that we as a company promote to create opportunities for young people to reach their full potential,” mentioned Horstmeier, who, through the 2023 BMW Championship, visited the Evans Scholarship House at Northwestern University in Chicago and spoke to Evans Scholars.

Viktor Hovland (NOR) gained the 2023 BMW Championship with a sensational last spherical, firing a course-record 61, in entrance of round 120,000 passionate spectators through the course of the event week. All of them additionally supported the Evans Scholars Foundation – all proceeds from the event are donated to the muse.

“Everyone who came out to watch these incredible players compete played a direct role in helping hard-working young people get to college,” mentioned Vince Pellegrino, WGA Senior Vice President of Tournaments. “We can’t say enough about the passion of the Chicago-area golf fans, as well as the unwavering support of our partners at BMW, Olympia Fields Country Club and the PGA TOUR.”

The BMW Championship was not solely a powerful success for the Evans Scholars Foundation. The penultimate playoff occasion was, together with the WM Phoenix Open, named “PGA TOUR Tournament of the Year”. This is the fifth time after 2008, 2012, 2013 and 2014 that the BMW Championship has obtained this award from an important golf tour on the planet. In specific, the PGA TOUR acknowledged the premium expertise for followers and gamers, in addition to the dedication of title companion BMW, the event organisers, and the volunteers.

The 2023 BMW Championship additionally earned the award within the “Best On-Site Staging” class for the fourth time – a report. This award recognises one of the best total on-site presentation, which incorporates the setup for a lot of constituents corresponding to gamers, caddies, media, competitions and guidelines, volunteers, event operations, safety, first help, and the structural construct out.

Next yr the BMW Championship might be held at Castle Pines Golf Club close to Denver for the primary time, from twentieth to twenty fifth August 2024.

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Liberty National Golf Club to host 2027 BMW Championship.

It has been announced that the 2027 BMW Championship will be held at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey. This will be the first time the tournament will be held in New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area. It is also significant because BMW of North America has been headquartered in New Jersey for almost 50 years.

The announcement comes as the prestigious BMW Championship, which is one of the PGA TOUR playoffs, takes place at Olympia Fields Country Club in Chicago, Illinois. This week’s event showcases some of the best golfers in the world.

Vince Pellegrino, the Senior Vice President of Tournaments at the Western Golf Association (WGA), expressed excitement about bringing the championship to Liberty National Golf Club. He believes that the course, which has hosted other high-profile events like The Presidents Cup and THE NORTHERN TRUST, will provide an exceptional experience for both players and fans.

Liberty National Golf Club has a successful history of hosting major golf events. In addition to the 2027 BMW Championship, the club has hosted The Presidents Cup, THE NORTHERN TRUST, and the Mizuho Americas Open in the past. Paul Fireman, co-founder of Liberty National Golf Club, expressed pride in hosting the BMW Championship and future WGA competitions, adding that the iconic backdrop of the New York City skyline will make it an incredible event.

The 2027 BMW Championship will be the tournament’s first visit to New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area. Over the past few years, the event has been held on the East Coast, with previous and upcoming stops including Colorado, Maryland, and Missouri.

Sebastian Mackensen, President and CEO of BMW of North America, highlighted the significance of hosting the BMW Championship in New Jersey. With the company’s strong presence in the state, hosting the tournament at home will be an exciting experience for customers, associates, and dealers. Mackensen also emphasized BMW’s partnership with the WGA and the Evans Scholars Foundation, which provides college scholarships to deserving youth caddies.

In addition to the economic impact of over $30 million, the 2027 BMW Championship is expected to have a philanthropic role in introducing more golfers and fans in the region to the Evans Scholars Foundation. The championship has helped raise more than $45 million for Evans Scholarships since 2007, benefitting students across leading universities nationwide, including Rutgers University in New Jersey.

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

+++ 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.