With just one week to go until the 37th edition of the BMW International Open tees off, here is all you need to know.
37th edition
BMW has been the organiser of the BMW International Open since 1989. No other tournament on the DP World Tour has been held for so long under the same name and with the same partner. The BMW International Open was also BMW’s first involvement in professional golf. The roots of the BMW Golf Cup, which has long since established itself as the largest international tournament series for amateur golfers, stretch back as far as 1982.
Eagles for Education
The BMW Group will support the Philipp Lahm Foundation for Sport and Education by donating € 1,000 per eagle at the BMW International Open. The shared goal is to provide children and young people with expertise in the fields of exercise, nutrition and personal development. In 2025, the BMW international Open raised €73,000 for the Philipp Lahm Foundation.
The BMW Group views itself as part of the community and wishes to contribute to overcoming the challenges of today and tomorrow. With this in mind, the BMW Group is running “Eagles for Education” at BMW title tournaments around the world, in order to help ensure that all young people have access to an education.
‘Launch Control’ featuring with two world champions
Once again this year, visitors can look forward to monster drives and an electrifying atmosphere as the grandstands at the 18th green are transformed into a long drive arena as ‘Launch Control’ is back. On Saturday afternoon (July 4), after the conclusion of the third round (around 5:30pm), a spectacular showdown will take place when the 2022 Long Drive World Champion, Germany’s Martin Borgmeier, faces off against the 2025 World Champion, Zack Holton from the USA. In addition, surprise guests will contribute to a spectacular golf event of a different kind – an experience not to be missed.
Admission is free from 4 p.m. on this day, allowing sports fans to enjoy both ‘Launch Control’ and the final stages of the third round at no cost.
Prize money
This year, the total prize fund stands at three million US dollars for the first time, of which 510,000 US dollars go to the winner.
The field
Top international players in the field (as of 23rd June 2026).
Byeong-Hun An (KOR), Abraham Ancer (MEX), Josele Ballester (ESP), Rafa Cabrero Bello (ESP), Dan Brown (ENG, defending champion), Martin Couvra (FRA), Ewen Ferguson (SCO), Sergio García (ESP), Pablo Larrazábal (ESP), Thriston Lawrence (RSA), Sebastián Muñoz (COL), Joaquín Niemann (CHI), Carlos Ortitz (MEX), Marco Penge (ENG), Patrick Reed (USA), Jayden Schaper (RSA), Bernd Wiesberger (AUT), Danny Willett (ENG)
German players in the field (as of 23rd June 2026).
Martin Kamyer, Matti Schmid, Freddy Schott, Nicolai von Dellingshausen, Marcel Siem, Marcel Schneider, Max Kieffer, Dominic Foos, Finn Kölle (AM), Thomas Georg Schmidt (AM)
Former winners in the field (as of 23rd June 2026)
Martin Kaymer (2008), Pablo Larrazábal (ESP, 2011, 2015), Fabrizio Zanotti (PAR, 2014), Thriston Lawrence (RSA, 2023), Ewen Ferguson (SCO, 2024), Dan Brown (ENG, 2025)
Statement on Stephan Jaeger
Unfortunately, Stephan Jäger has withdrawn from the BMW International Open. The 37-year-old says: “Unfortunately, my results on the PGA TOUR this season have not been as good as I would have hoped. So, it is with a heavy heart that I have decided not to come to Munich and instead to keep working on my PGA TOUR eligibility. I would like to apologise to golf fans in Germany and wish them and tournament organiser BMW an amazing BMW International Open.”
European Debut for Brad Dalke
His golf videos on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok have been viewed millions of times worldwide. Now, at the 2026 BMW International Open, he can be seen live when American Brad Dalke will tee off in Munich with a wild card. Dalke should not be underestimated as an athlete. In 2016, he reached the final of the U.S. Amateur Championship and earned a spot at the 2017 Masters. Also in 2017, he played a key role in helping the University of Oklahoma’s college team win the NCAA National Championship. Dalke’s steadily growing fan base in Germany can look forward to witnessing the 28-year-old’s first appearance at a professional golf event in Europe.
Pro-Am tournament
The Pro-Am tournament takes place on Wednesday 1st July and features a number of big-name athletes from other sports as well as celebrities from the world of showbiz. Admission is free. Play starts at 08:00 in the morning and 13:30 in the afternoon (both shotgun starts).
Celebrities
Football: Philipp Lahm, Oliver Bierhoff, Jonas Hofmann, Patrick Herrman, Martin Harnik
Winter sports: Johannes Lochner, Tobias Wendl, Tobias Arlt
NHL ice hockey: Moritz Seider, Tim Stützle
Basketball: Andreas Obst, Johannes Voigtmann, Danilo Barthel
Motorsport: BMW M works driver Jordan Pepper
Tennis: Philipp Kohlschreiber
Track and field: Lars Riedel (Olympic discus champion)
Golf (long drive): Martin Borgmeier
Film and TV: Kai Wiesinger, Kostja Ullmann, Florian Gallenberger
Hole-in-One Award
The traditional Hole-in-One Car that will be presented to pro golfers who manage to get an ace on the 17th hole (par 3) is a very special model this year; it will be announced and revealed during the tournament week.
