From seasoned pros to rookies, the German-speaking field made its mark across all levels in 2025. The golf year in review.
What began in 1985 with the Green Jacket ended in 2025 with a standing ovation on the 18th fairway. Bernhard Langer’s final appearance at Augusta was the emotional highlight of a golf year that saw many more German stories, including victories in Macao, London, and Gut Altentann, rising young talents in Munich, and experienced champions in North Carolina.
A Last Appearance at the Masters
Few moments shaped the German golf year of 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. Spectators rose, applauding him along every fairway. Though his farewell round did not see him advance to the weekend, it ended with an emotional goodbye on the 18th green. Accompanied by his son Jason as caddie, Langer said goodbye to a place that shaped him and which he helped shape.
Still Not Done Competing
Those thinking Langer would hang up his clubs after the Masters were quickly proven wrong. Months later at the WINSTONgolf Senior Open, the 68-year-old set a new tournament record with 21 under par, winning on home soil. Shortly after, Alex Cejka claimed his first title in two years at the SAS Championship in the USA, defending his lead and solidifying his place in the top 15 of the Schwab Cup rankings.
New Generation Rising and Major German Highlights
Weeks later, the next generation made headlines. Nicolai von Dellingshausen secured his first big victory at the Austrian Alpine Open on the DP World Tour with precise play and a timely eagle. Marcel Schneider joined him on the podium, and Marcel Siem delivered one of the tournament’s best final rounds, marking 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 won her first title after 115 starts at the PIF London Championship, overcoming an early setback in the final to claim victory with clutch birdies. Olivia Cowan supported this achievement with a tied fourth place.
At the BMW International Open, 20-year-old amateur Tim Wiedemeyer made waves with a 66 on Friday, placing him in the top 15 and ahead of established players like Marcel Siem and Martin Kaymer, demonstrating promising German youth talent.
Dominic Foos celebrated his first win on the Asian Tour at the SJM Macao Open with consistent play against an international field.
On the PGA Tour, Sepp Straka won the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club, securing his first signature event victory and his second PGA title of the season. This success placed him second in the FedEx Cup and into the top 10 of the World Rankings for the first time. Stephan Jäger also made his mark with a bogey-free T7 finish,