+++ Welsh football legend completes safety driver training at the BMW
M Driving Academy +++ +++ Spectacular images from Maisach +++ Bale
plays BMW International Open Pro-Am with German NHL Stars and Ryder
Cup Captain Luke Donald +++
Munich. A day before his appearance at the Pro-Am
tournament as part of the BMW International Open (July 2–6, 2025, GC
München Eichenried), football legend Gareth Bale got into the swing of
things in Maisach. At the BMW M Driving Experience in Maisach, the
five-time Champions League winner completed a BMW Safety Driver
Training course – proving that his athletic talent extends far beyond
the football pitch.
Behind the wheel of a BMW M4 Competition, Bale’s programme included
evasive manoeuvres without braking, drifting, and, above all, plenty
of driving pleasure. The 35-year-old was thrilled and stated how
comfortable he feels in Munich and at the BMW International Open: “I
played in Munich in football for Real Madrid quite a few times, and
had some very good results, so Munich has been a great place for me.
Coming back to play in the BMW International Open in the last few
years has been really fun, enjoyed the course, enjoyed the city. It is
always nice to be back.”
On Wednesday, the passion-filled golfer swapped the asphalt for the
greens once again. Just as in the past two years, Bale teed off at the
Pro-Am tournament in Eichenried – and did so in excellent company. He
played alongside European Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald (ENG) and
German NHL stars Moritz Seider and Tim Stützle.
BMW M4 Competition Coupé: fuel consumption in l/100
km: 9,9; CO2 emissions, combined in g/km: 223; CO2 class: G