Golf - Ferguson wins Langer's farewell tournament - "tears"
Martin Kaymer, a German golf pro, finished tied for 32nd place at the BMW International Open in Munich without a top performance, but he took something special from the tournament - the memory of Bernhard Langer's play on the DP World Tour. "The way Bernhard played was very impressive. It was extremely inspiring," said the 39-year-old, who won the traditional tournament in 2008.
Kaymer, from Mettmann, was accompanied by his wife Irene as his caddie in Munich, an exception for him. In 2022, the Rhinelander joined the controversial and Saudi-Arabia financed LIV Tour, and this time he was able to play in Bayern due to an invitation. "I hope I can come back next year. I really love this tournament."
Scottish victory
Ewen Ferguson, a 28-year-old Scot, won the Munich Open in the rain. He won the 35th BMW International Open in Eichenried before the Australians David Micheluzzi and Jordan Smith with a total of 270 strokes, 18 under par, two strokes better than the toughest competition.
"I can't believe it honestly", said the emotional Ferguson, who had to swallow hard at the end of an emotional tournament. "I wanted to do it for my father, my mother, my sister, and my brother. I love them so much."
Ferguson could enjoy over 425,000 dollars (around 390,000 Euro) in prize money for his third win on the DP World Tour. The tournament was worth a total of 2.5 million dollars (around 2.3 million Euro).
Paul, the best German
Jeremy Paul, the best of the 16 German golfers, finished tied for 20th place. "I managed to keep it together in difficult conditions," said the Mannheimer.
Langer missed the cut on Friday. However, he was still in the spotlight at the Players' Night. In the famous P1 club, Langer received a gingerbread heart with the inscription "Thank you Bernhard" as a gift. He was also the first to tap the keg. This was not easy for the man, who named the renunciation of alcohol as one of his success recipes.
Langer is enamored of the farewell tournament
Langer was emotionally bid farewell at the Munich Eichenried Golf Club. "It was an incredible atmosphere. I have never experienced anything like it before," said Langer. The two-time Major winner is still in Germany for a few more days, meeting with family and friends. He was not seen on the premises on Sunday.
"It was really fun and joyful," said Langer. "The emotions were very big and very deep." Langer, who underwent surgery for a tear in his left Achilles tendon in February, no longer competes on the DP World Tour. However, he continues his career.
- Martin Kaymer, a renowned German golfer, expressed his admiration for Bernhard Langer's performance at the DP World Tour, which he witnessed during the BMW International Open in Munich.
- Ewen Ferguson, a Scottish golfer, celebrated his victory at the BMW International Open held in Munich, Germany, becoming the 35th winner of the prestigious tournament.
- Marcel Siem, a German professional golfer, missed the cut at the BMW International Open in Munich, failing to match the impressive performance of his fellow countryman Bernhard Langer on the DP World Tour.
- The BMW Open, a popular golf tournament held annually in Munich, attracted golfers from around the world, including participants from Saudi Arabia, showcasing the global appeal of the sport.
- DP World, a renowned global logistics company, sponsors several golf tournaments, including the BMW Open, providing opportunities for golfers to compete on a global stage and win significant prize money.
- Woman golfers were also present at the BMW International Open in Munich, adding diversity to the tournament and demonstrating the growing inclusion of women in professional golf.
- The BMW International Open, held in the beautiful Bavarian region of Germany, offers a blend of golfing excellence and cultural experiences, making it a must-visit event for golf enthusiasts and tourists alike.
