From veterans to rookies, the German-speaking field shone on all levels this year. The golf year in review.
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 wrote many other stories from a German perspective – victories in Macao, London, and Gut Altentann, young talents in Munich, and experienced champions in North Carolina. The 2025 Golf Year in Review.
A Last Start at The Masters
Few moments shaped the German golf year 2025 as much as Bernhard Langer’s final 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 spectators rose, with applause accompanying him along every fairway. His farewell round did not end with a weekend cut, but with an emotional goodbye on the 18th green. Langer, caddied by his son Jason, said goodbye to a place that shaped him and which he helped shape.
The Sporting Chapter Was Not Yet Closed
Those who thought Langer would hang up his clubs after The Masters were quickly proven wrong. Just a few months later, he demonstrated his competitiveness at the WINSTONgolf Senior Open, setting a new tournament record at 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. He showed consistency, defended his lead confidently, and secured a place in the top 15 of the Schwab Cup rankings.
German Highlights on the International Tours
Weeks later, the next generation took center stage. On the DP World Tour, Nicolai von Dellingshausen claimed 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 delivered 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.
Laura Fünfstück secured her first title after over 100 starts at the PIF London Championship, battling back from an early final round setback with birdies on the back nine and a decisive birdie on the 18th hole. Olivia Cowan also contributed with a shared fourth place.
At the BMW International Open, 20-year-old amateur Tim Wiedemeyer made a strong impression with a 66 on Friday, finishing in the top 15, just one stroke behind Marcel Siem and ahead of established players like Martin Kaymer and Yannik Paul.
Far from the major spotlight, Dominic Foos celebrated his first Asian Tour victory at the SJM Macao Open, showcasing consistent play to win against an international field.
Back on the big stage of the PGA Tour, Sepp Straka won the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club, his first signature event win on the PGA Tour and his second PGA title of the season. This success lifted him to second place in the