DP World Tour Golf Preview: BWM International Open

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Dates: July 3–6, 2025
Location: Golfclub München Eichenried – Munich, Germany
Par/Yardage: Par 72 | 7,284 yards
Purse: $2.75 million | Winner’s Share: $467,500
Defending Champion: Ewen Ferguson
Broadcast: Sky Sports Golf (UK), Golf Channel (US)

Tournament Overview

The BMW International Open 2025 marks the final stop of the DP World Tour’s European Swing and returns to its traditional home at Golfclub München Eichenried. Since its inception in 1989, this event has been a summer staple, blending world-class golf with Bavarian flair. With Open Championship spots and Ryder Cup points on the line, the stakes are high in Munich.

Course Breakdown: Golfclub München Eichenried

Designer: Kurt Rossknecht (1989)

Style: Tree-lined parkland layout with water hazards on 6 holes

Key Features:

Generous fairways and multi-tiered Bentgrass greens

Risk/reward finishing stretch (16–18) with water in play

90 bunkers and two half-island greens

Winning Score Trend: Average −17.3 over last 10 editions

Accuracy off the tee and elite iron play are critical. Players who thrive in ball-striking and putting on Bentgrass will have the edge.

Featured Players to Watch

PlayerNotableOdds
Kristoffer ReitanWon 2025 Soudal Open; 60 in Austrian Open final round+4000
Patrick ReedLIV Golf winner in Dallas; T13 here in 2024+1200
Sergio Garcia2-time runner-up; 14th appearance+2200
Eugenio ChacarraIndian Open winner; T7 in Italy+2800
Jordan Smith3 top-8s at Eichenried; elite ball-striker+2200
Laurie Canter3 top-3s in 5 DPWT starts this year+4000
Daniel HillierT3 here in 2023; strong SG: Approach stats+6600

Expert Picks & Predictions

Top Pick: Kristoffer Reitan

Arguably the hottest player on the DP World Tour. His recent form includes a win, a runner-up, and a final-round 60. He’s making birdies in bunches and is full of confidence.

Sleeper Pick: Laurie Canter

Despite recent missed cuts, Canter has the ball-striking profile to thrive at Eichenried. His win earlier this year in Germany adds to the appeal.

Trending: Eugenio Chacarra

Quietly climbing the Race to Dubai rankings. His putting and iron play are trending upward, and he’s motivated to prove himself after parting ways with LIV.

Past Champions (Recent)

YearWinnerScore
2024Ewen Ferguson−18
2023Thriston Lawrence−13
2022Li Haotong−22 (playoff)
2021Viktor Hovland−19
2019Andrea Pavan−15 (playoff)

How to Watch the 2025 BMW International Open

DateUK (Sky Sports Golf)US (Golf Channel)
July 311:30 AM BST6:30 AM EDT
July 411:30 AM BST6:30 AM EDT
July 511:30 AM BST6:30 AM EDT
July 611:30 AM BST6:30 AM EDT