From seasoned pros to rookies, the German-speaking field was visible on all levels this year in golf. The annual golf review.
What started in 1985 with the Green Jacket culminated 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 wrote many more stories from a German perspective. From victories in Macao, London, and Gut Altentann to young talents in Munich and experienced champions in North Carolina, this is the 2025 golf year in review.
A Final Start at The Masters
Few moments defined the German golf year 2025 like Bernhard Langer’s last appearance at the Masters in Augusta. After 41 participations, two Green Jackets, and countless rounds, the 67-year-old bid farewell to the place that made him famous. The crowd rose, applauding him along every fairway. Though his farewell round did not advance him to the weekend, it ended with an emotional goodbye on the 18th green. Langer, accompanied by his son Jason as caddie, said goodbye to a place that shaped him and which he helped shape.
German Highlights and New Champions
But the last chapter was not yet written athletically. Just months after his Masters farewell, Langer showed at the WINSTONgolf Senior Open that he remains competitive, setting a new tournament record with 21 under par and claiming victory on home soil. Shortly after, Alex Cejka celebrated his first title in two years at the SAS Championship in the USA, defending his lead steadily and securing a spot in the Top 15 of the Schwab Cup rankings.
Weeks later, the next generation took center stage. On the DP World Tour, Nicolai von Dellingshausen captured his first major win at the Austrian Alpine Open with precise play and a timely eagle. Marcel Schneider joined him on the podium and Marcel Siem played one of the best final rounds, 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.
Rising Stars and International Success
Another emotional moment came when Laura Fünfstück won her first title after over 100 tournament starts at the PIF London Championship. Despite an early setback in the final, she battled back with birdies on the back nine and sealed her victory with a birdie on the 18th hole, stating, \”I wanted to earn it.\” Olivia Cowan also contributed with a tied fourth place.
Young amateur Tim Wiedemeyer made a name for himself at the BMW International Open, firing a 66 on Friday to break into the top 15, finishing just behind Marcel Siem and ahead of notable players like Martin Kaymer and Yannik Paul, proving that German talent is on the rise. \”It felt like an evening round with friends,\” he said.
Further afield, Dominic Foos secured his first tournament win at the SJM Macao Open on the Asian Tour, displaying consistent play across all rounds against an international field.
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