From seasoned pros to rookies, the German-speaking field was visible on all levels this year. The golf year in review.What began in 1985 with the Green Jacket ended in 2025 with standing ovations on the 18th fairway. Bernhard Langer’s final appearance at Augusta was the emotional highlight of a golf year that also featured many other stories from a German perspective – victories in Macao, London and Gut Altentann, young talents in Munich and experienced champions in North Carolina. The golf year in review 2025.
One Last Start at the Masters
Few moments defined the 2025 German golf season more than Bernhard Langer’s final showing at the Masters in Augusta. After 41 appearances, two Green Jackets and countless rounds, the 67-year-old bid farewell to the place that made him famous. The spectators stood up, applause followed him across every fairway. His farewell round did not lead him into the weekend but ended with an emotional farewell on the 18th green. Langer, accompanied by his son Jason as caddie, said goodbye to a place that shaped him and that he also helped shape.
The Last Chapter Was Not Yet Written in Sport
Those who thought Langer would hang up his clubs for good after retiring from the Masters were soon proven wrong. Just months later, he showed at the WINSTONgolf Senior Open that he remains competitive – and how. The 68-year-old set a new tournament record with 21 strokes under par and claimed victory on home soil. Shortly afterward, Alex Cejka celebrated his first title in two years at the SAS Championship in the USA. He also shone with consistency, confidently defended his lead and solidified his place in the top 15 of the Schwab Cup rankings.
A First Major Title for von Dellingshausen and Other Highlights
Weeks later, the next generation came into focus. On the DP World Tour, Nicolai von Dellingshausen secured his long-awaited maiden victory at the Austrian Alpine Open. With precise play and an eagle at just the right time, he sealed the win. Marcel Schneider stood on the podium alongside him, and Marcel Siem played one of the best final rounds of the tournament, making it one of the most successful weekends for German golf on the European Tour with three Germans in the top five – a rare sight. Laura Fünfstück achieved her first victory after over 100 tournament starts at the PIF London Championship, overcoming an early setback in the final to clinch the title with a strong finish. Meanwhile, 20-year-old amateur Tim Wiedemeyer impressed at the BMW International Open, moving into the top 15 after a 66-round, showing the promising future of German golf talents. Dominic Foos marked his first win on the Asian Tour at the SJM Macao Open, displaying steady play across all rounds. On the bigger stage of the PGA Tour, Sepp Straka captured the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club, his first signature event win and second PGA title of the season, pushing him to 2nd in the FedExCup and into the top 10 of the world rankings. Stephan Jäger also secured his third top-10 finish of the season with a bogey-free T