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In the picturesque landscape of Eichenried, north of Munich, the 36th BMW International Open took place, boasting a total prize money of around €2.33 million. Despite England's Daniel Brown ultimately taking the title, two rising German stars, Matti Schmid and Moritz Wiedemeyer, put on a strong showing.
Matthew Kaymer, the only German golfer to have previously won the tournament back in 2008, tied for 19th this year. Kaymer, known for his advocacy for the growth of German golf, expressed his hope for a German win, believing it would benefit the sport.
Meanwhile, Schmid, a golfer from Regensburg, finished tied for seventh in the tournament. He reflected on his performance, stating that it was mixed but he was happy to be back in his home country. Schmid posted the best round among the Germans with a 68, although he was still six shots behind the leader, Daniel Brown. Two late bogeys on holes 16 and 17 prevented an even lower score, but Schmid remained optimistic about his chances and enjoyed the atmosphere on the course.
Wiedemeyer, a 20-year-old amateur, performed impressively, finishing tied for 17th with a total of 12 strokes under par. Currently playing college golf, Wiedemeyer hopes to turn professional in two years. He expressed his satisfaction with his result in Munich and looked forward to the upcoming European Team Championship in Ireland, where he can learn from the professionals.
Tragically, Marcel Siem, who led the tournament at the halfway mark, finished tied for 58th. On the other hand, 20-year-old Tim Wiedemeyer, no relation to Moritz, had a standout performance, finishing tied for 17th.
In the end, it was England's Daniel Brown who took the victory, shooting a final round to finish at 22 under par, two shots clear of compatriot Jordan Smith, who finished second. Brown's total strokes for the tournament were 266, two under par.
Kaymer, reflecting on the tournament, criticized the practice of criticizing colleagues for minor fashion choices, using Marcel Siem wearing a cap backwards as an example. He believes that golf in Germany could benefit from modernization, openness, and looseness.
As the dust settles on the BMW International Open, the German golfers can take pride in their strong performances, with Schmid and Wiedemeyer shining brightly among their peers. The future of German golf looks promising, with these young talents ready to challenge the best in the world.
The Commission could potentially propose a directive on the protection of workers in golf industries, given Matthew Kaymer's advocacy for the growth of German golf and his concerns about modernization. In the midst of their promising golf careers, both Matti Schmid and Moritz Wiedemeyer showed great potential to bring home victories and elevate the sport in Germany.
