Tournament Dates: July 2–5, 2026
Opening Round: Thursday, July 2, 2026 —
First tee times approx. 7:00 a.m. CEST
Venue: Golfclub München Eichenried — Munich, Germany
Par: 72 Yardage: ~7,284 yards Tour: DP World Tour
Venue Overview — Golfclub München Eichenried
One of the DP World Tour’s most familiar venues, Eichenried is a flat, tree‑lined, water‑laden course that rewards precision and strong approach play. Historically, the BMW International Open produces mid‑to‑low winning scores between −14 and −20, depending on weather.
Course Characteristics
Par 72 with four par‑5s — all reachable for longer hitters
Bentgrass greens — typically soft early, firming by the weekend
Tree‑lined fairways demand accuracy off the tee
Water hazards in play on 10+ holes
Key scoring zones: 150–200 yards (mid‑iron excellence)
Signature holes:
Hole 6 (Par 3) — water left, wind‑sensitive
Hole 11 (Par 5) — eagle opportunity
Hole 18 (Par 4) — dramatic finishing hole with water right
Course Fit Profile
Elite mid‑iron players
Strong Bentgrass putters
Ball‑strikers with controlled tee‑to‑green games
Players who excel in calm conditions
Weather Conditions — Munich, Germany (July 2–5, 2026)
Expect classic Bavarian summer weather:
Thursday (Round 1)
Temp: 78°F (26°C)
Humidity: 55%
Wind: 5–9 mph
Conditions: Soft greens, ideal scoring
Friday (Round 2)
Temp: 81°F (27°C)
Wind: 10–14 mph
Chance of showers: 30%
Impact: Afternoon wave slightly tougher
Weekend (Rounds 3–4)
Temp: 82–85°F (28–29°C)
Wind: 7–12 mph
Humidity: Moderate
Impact: Greens firm up; morning tee times favored
Overall: Moderate scoring conditions, with only modest wind to defend the course.
Tournament History & Trends
Recent Champions
2025: Thorbjørn Olesen (−17)
2024: Ewen Ferguson (−19)
2023: Thorbjørn Olesen (−14)
2022: Haotong Li (−22)
2021: Viktor Hovland (−19)
Historical Trends
Winning score typically −15 to −20
Ball‑strikers dominate — SG: Approach is the most predictive stat
Bentgrass specialists outperform expectations
European players with strong mid‑iron games thrive
Weather plays a major role — calm conditions = low scoring
Key Player Matchups & Profiles (Projected 2026 Field)
(Field projections based on typical BMW International Open commitments)
Thorbjørn Olesen vs. Ewen Ferguson
Olesen: Two‑time champion, elite putter, thrives on Bentgrass
Ferguson: Strong ball‑striker, excellent mid‑iron control Edge: Olesen due to course history
Rasmus Højgaard vs. Yannik Paul
Højgaard: Explosive talent, strong par‑5 scoring
Paul: German favorite, elite approach play Edge: Paul if conditions stay firm
Jordan Smith vs. Adrian Otaegui
Smith: One of the best tee‑to‑green players on the DPWT
Otaegui: Strong putter, thrives in calm conditions Edge: Smith for consistency
Victor Perez vs. Marcel Schneider
Perez: Streaky but dangerous when hot
Schneider: Local knowledge, strong Bentgrass putting Edge: Perez in a shootout
Recent Player Form (Top Contenders)
Thorbjørn Olesen
Last 5 starts: T15, T8, T30, T4, T22
Trending upward; elite putting numbers
Ewen Ferguson
Last 5 starts: T20, T12, T6, T18, MC
Strong approach play; reliable ball‑striking
Rasmus Højgaard
Last 5 starts: T10, T5, T28, T14, T7
Excellent par‑5 scoring; dangerous in low‑scoring events
Jordan Smith
Last 5 starts: T13, T9, T22, T17, T11
Tee‑to‑green machine; putting is the only question
Yannik Paul
Last 5 starts: T6, T18, T4, T25, T20
Strong mid‑iron play; home‑crowd boost
Betting Trends
Course history is extremely predictive
Bentgrass specialists outperform expectations
Players ranked top‑20 in SG: Approach have strong ROI
German players often overperform due to local support
Mid‑tier odds (20–40/1) frequently produce winners
