+++ Pro-Am tournament featuring football, winter sports, and film
stars +++ Pros excited for a special week on the tour calendar +++
Martin Kaymer: “I’m proud that we have such a fantastic event in
Germany” +++ Quotes and images from Wednesday +++ All press
conferences available for download as video +++
Munich. Excitement was palpable today at Golfclub
München Eichenried ahead of the tournament rounds of the
36thBMW International Open (July 2–6, 2025) – among
amateurs, who got to play a memorable round with a pro in the Pro-Am
tournament, among professionals set to compete for one of the most
coveted titles on the DP World Tour starting tomorrow, and among fans,
who witnessed a host of celebrities on the course.
The only German winner in the tournament’s history, Martin Kaymer,
teed off alongside “Golden Goal” hero Oliver Bierhoff, former national
player Tim Borowski, and coach Ralph Hassenhüttl (AUT). A “golden
trio” was formed by six-time Olympic luge champions Tobias Wendl and
Tobias Arlt (doubles), together with Michael Greis, three-time Olympic
biathlon champion. Ice hockey was also well represented by NHL stars
Moritz Seider and Tim Stützle, as well as national team player
Maximilian Kastner. Former world-class tennis player and record winner
of the BMW Open in Munich, Philipp Kohlschreiber, also proved his
skills with a golf club.
From the film industry, actors Kai Wiesinger and Kostja Ullmann, as
well as director, screenwriter, and producer Florian Gallenberger,
joined the event. A native of Munich, Gallenberger won an Oscar in
2001 in the Best Live Action Short Film category. Celebrity
photographer Paul Ripke also showed his talents on the championship course.
The first round of the BMW International Open starts on Thursday at
7:30 a.m., with three-player groups teeing off from Tee 1 and Tee 10.
Quotes from Wednesday.
Martin Kaymer (GER): “The people you work with
make all the difference. You can really feel how much passion and
attention to detail everyone at BMW puts in. That makes it very
pleasant for us players. It’s a luxury on the DP World Tour to be able
to play here. I’m always grateful and, as a German, proud that we have
such a fantastic event. It’s a joy to come here every time.”
Marcel Siem (GER): “I don’t usually say this
before a tournament, but I finally want to win here. That’s always my
goal when I come. I’ve been coming here since I was a kid and even
became club champion. No one knows the course better than I do. I want
to win and put on a great show.”
Ewen Ferguson (SCO): “I’ve always loved coming
to this tournament. Munich is such a beautiful city. It’s always a
pleasure to be here. The course, the event, the infrastructure, the
player’s lounge, the food—everything is fantastic. Coming back as the
defending champion and seeing my face around the venue is a great feeling.”
Tobias Arlt (GER): “It’s just awesome to be part
of the BMW International Open. It’s incredibly beautiful to play in
this weather. Enjoying the Pro-Am with the pros and learning from them
is amazing.”
Tobias Wendl (GER): “It’s so impressive to see
what the professionals can do, but it’s also great to see the people.
We’re usually alone on the golf course. That’s why it’s great to see
how many people are passionate about the sport.”
Michael Greis (GER): “The pros are just insane.
It really shows how far away we amateurs are. But it’s incredibly fun.
An absolute blast.”
Luke Donald (ENG): “It’s great to be around the
players and to interact with them as much as possible. That’s a very
important and meaningful part of my job – to talk to them and see how
they play. Playing the course yourself gives you a better
understanding. And when someone posts a strong score, you’ve seen it
firsthand. I enjoy a healthy mix of watching tournaments on TV and
playing a few myself—especially the BMW International Open.”
We have recorded today’s press conferences in full length as
video files. You may use these recordings free of charge for
editorial purposes. You can find the files, along with all other
recordings from the 2025 BMW International Open, here:
https://nextcloud.bs-plus.de/s/gfJoH7wsrrzawHT