From veterans to rookies, the German-speaking field made its presence felt at all levels this year in golf. The 2025 golf year in review.
What began with the Green Jacket in 1985 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 also featured many other stories from a German perspective: wins in Macao, London, and Gut Altentann, emerging talents in Munich, and seasoned champions in North Carolina.
A Final Start at the Masters
Few moments shaped the German golf year 2025 as much as 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, applause followed him down every fairway. His farewell round didn’t end with a weekend cut but with an emotional goodbye at the 18th green. Langer, accompanied by his son Jason as caddie, said goodbye to a place that shaped him and that he helped shape.
But the Final Chapter Was Not Yet Written
Those who thought Langer would hang up his clubs for good after his Masters farewell were quickly proven wrong. Just months later, he showed at the WINSTONgolf Senior Open that he remains highly competitive. With 21 under par, the 68-year-old set a new tournament record and won on home soil. Shortly after, Alex Cejka celebrated his first title in two years at the SAS Championship in the USA, showcasing steady play and solidifying his spot in the top 15 of the Schwab Cup Rankings.
New German Highlights on Tour
The next generation also came into the spotlight. Nicolai von Dellingshausen secured his first big win at the Austrian Alpine Open on the DP World Tour with precise play and a timely eagle. Marcel Schneider and Marcel Siem completed an outstanding weekend for German golf with three Germans finishing among the top five on the European Tour—a rare sight. Laura Fünfstück earned her maiden victory at the PIF London Championship after over 100 tournament starts, showing resilience and composure to claim her first title. Tim Wiedemeyer, a 20-year-old amateur from Munich, impressed at the BMW International Open, shooting a 66 to reach the top 15 and proving that the German young talent is on the right track.
Meanwhile, Dominic Foos celebrated his first win on the Asian Tour at the SJM Macao Open, triumphing against an international field with consistent play. On the PGA Tour, Sepp Straka won the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club, marking his first signature event victory and second PGA title of the season. His win brought him to second in the FedExCup standings and into the top 10 of the world rankings for the first time. Stephan Jäger also shone with a bogey-free T7 finish, securing his third top-10 of the season.