From veterans to rookies, the German-speaking golf scene was visible on all levels this year.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, from victories in Macao, London, and Gut Altentann, to young talents in Munich and experienced champions in North Carolina. The Golf Year in Review 2025.
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 spectators rose, applause accompanied him down every fairway. His farewell round ended not with a weekend cut but 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 also shaped.
Still Playing Strong
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 competitive – and how. With 21 strokes under par, the 68-year-old set a new tournament record and claimed victory on home soil. Shortly after, Alex Cejka celebrated his first title in two years at the SAS Championship in the USA. He also impressed with consistency, confidently defending his lead and cementing his place in the top 15 of the Schwab Cup rankings.
New German Stars Shine
Weeks later, the next generation came into focus. On the DP World Tour, Nicolai von Dellingshausen achieved his first major victory at the Austrian Alpine Open. With precise play and a timely eagle, he secured the long-awaited maiden win. Marcel Schneider stood on the podium with him, and Marcel Siem delivered one of the tournament’s best final rounds, making the weekend in Austria one of the most successful for German golf on the European Tour. Three Germans in the top five – a rare sight.
Laura Fünfstück also had an emotional chapter, winning her first title after over 100 events at the PIF London Championship. Despite a shaky start in the final, she fought back with birdies on the back nine, sealing her victory with a clutch birdie on the 18th. Olivia Cowan complemented the German results with a tied fourth place.
At the BMW International Open, 20-year-old amateur Tim Wiedemeyer made a name for himself, shooting a 66 on Friday to reach the top 15. With six birdies on the back nine, he passed established tour players, finishing just one stroke behind Marcel Siem and ahead of players like Martin Kaymer and Yannik Paul – proving that the German talent pipeline is on the right track. \”It felt like an evening round with friends,\” he said.
Far from the major spotlight, Dominic Foos earned his first win on the Asian Tour at the SJM Mac