From seasoned pros to rookies, the German-speaking golf scene stood out on all levels this year. The golf year in review.What began with the Green Jacket in 1985 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 saw many more stories from a German perspective – from victories in Macao, London, and Gut Altentann to young talents in Munich and seasoned champions in North Carolina. The Golf Year in Review 2025.
A Final Start at The Masters
Few moments shaped the German golf year 2025 like Bernhard Langer’s last appearance 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 crowd rose, applause accompanying him along every fairway. His farewell round did not lead him into the weekend but 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 that he helped shape.
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But the final chapter was not yet written on the sporting ground. Contrary to expectations that Langer would retire from competitive golf after The Masters, he proved otherwise just months later at the WINSTONgolf Senior Open. Shooting 21 under par, the 68-year-old set a new tournament record and won on home turf. Shortly after, Alex Cejka celebrated his first title in two years at the SAS Championship in the USA, defending his lead and securing a top 15 spot in the Schwab Cup rankings.
Rising Stars and Notable Wins
The new generation stepped into the spotlight weeks later. On the DP World Tour, Nicolai von Dellingshausen captured his first major victory at the Austrian Alpine Open with timely precision and an eagle, joined on the podium by Marcel Schneider and a strong final round from Marcel Siem, marking one of the most successful weekends for German golf on the European Tour with three Germans in the top five. Laura Fünfstück won her first title after over 100 starts at the PIF London Championship, overcoming an early final round setback to clinch victory with a birdie on the 18th hole. Tim Wiedemeyer, a 20-year-old amateur from Munich, impressed at the BMW International Open with a 66 on Friday, finishing in the top 15 among established tour players, showing that German youth are on the right track. Meanwhile, Dominic Foos claimed his first win on the Asian Tour at the SJM Macao Open, displaying consistent play against an international field. On the PGA Tour, Sepp Straka won the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club, his first signature event and second PGA title of the season, elevating him to second in the FedExCup and into the top 10 world rankings. Stephan Jäger also shined with a bogey-free T7 finish including birdies and an eagle putt, marking his third top-10 of the season.