Tournament near Munich - Golf star Langer gets off to a good start in his last BMW Open
A delighted Bernhard Langer started well in his farewell performance at the Munich Golf Tournament. The 66-year-old shot a score of 70 in his first round of the BMW International Open, one stroke under par. Langer made two birdies, meaning he played two holes under par. Previously, he had suffered a bogey, so he needed an extra stroke. This left him tied for 54th place at the end of the first day.
Langer is excited about the "gigantic atmosphere"
"It was insane," said Langer about the "gigantic atmosphere." The Anhausen native, who got up at 4:45 am after little sleep and with jetlag, was pleased about the many spectators in the early morning for his game. Langer will not be competing in Munich at the BMW Open for the last time on the DP World Tour. He will continue his career after that.
Martin Kaymer from Mettmann, who started the tournament with Langer, even managed to shoot three strokes under par at Golfclub München Eichenried. "I had a fantastic round and a fantastic day," said Kaymer. He was the only German winner of the traditional tournament in 2008.
Kaymer is tied for 12th place after day one with a score of 69. The Australian David Micheluzzi leads, who needed three fewer strokes than Kaymer and five fewer than Langer.
Siem fights back
Marcel Siem from Ratingen, who recently won his sixth tournament on the DP World Tour in Italy, fought his way back after a double bogey. Like Langer, he is one stroke under par.
"It was great fun playing with Martin and Marcel. The boys hit a fantastic ball," said Langer, who worked as a golf coach in Munich for three and a half years. "Overall, I'm very satisfied. Whether I make the cut or not, we'll see. In any case, I'm enjoying the atmosphere." The tournament lasts until Sunday. A highlight of day one was the Belgian Matthis Besard, who achieved a "hole-in-one" - his shot landed directly in the hole.
Bernhard Langer's exceptional performance at the BMW International Open is reminiscent of his triumphant days in the BMW Open, a tournament he has graced in the past. Langer's fierceness on the course is not limited to golf, as he once had a successful career in soccer in his homeland, Germany.
Despite his advanced age of 66, Bernhard Langer is nearing the end of his farewell tour, and Munich's Golfclub München Eichenried is one of his last stops on the DP World Tour. The Tournament, sponsored by BMW, has seen a strong challenge from Martin Kaymer, who started the tournament alongside Langer.
Martin Kaymer, a fellow German and a past winner of the BMW Open in 2008, shot three strokes under par, leaving him tied for 12th place. Kaymer's outstanding performance overshadowed that of Langer, who ended the first day tied for 54th place. However, Langer remained optimistic about his chances, expressing satisfaction with his performance and the tremendous atmosphere at the tournament, which is taking place in Bavaria.
Another competitor, Marcel Siem from Ratingen, also exhibited a strong showing in Munich, overcoming a double bogey to finish one stroke under par like Langer. Siem's impressive performance during his DP World Tour career was recognized with his recent victory in Italy, making him a formidable contender in Munich.
The host city of Munich, known for its rich soccer history and beautiful architecture, offered a uniquely enjoyable experience for the players and spectators. The DP World Tour, in particular, has a significant impact in the region, as evidenced by the vast turnout of fans for early morning golf games.
