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International Leaders Hold Early Edge as German Contenders Rise at BMW Open

The BMW International Open is Germany’s sole DP World Tour stop with a $2.75 million purse offering local contenders a rare title shot.

Martin Kaymer
Nicolai von Dellingshausen

Overview

  • The 36th BMW International Open runs through July 6 at Golf Club München-Eichenried with a $2.75 million prize fund and a $467,500 winner’s share.
  • Two international professionals set the pace with opening rounds of 67 to share the first-round lead.
  • Martin Kaymer and Marcel Schneider both finished under par to fire early shots of home support.
  • Nicolai von Dellingshausen and Matti Schmid recorded mixed first-round scores and will aim for greater consistency in round two.
  • Play resumes tomorrow as German hopefuls look to close the gap on the international front-runners.