+++ Perfect conditions for the atmospheric start to the 34rd BMW
International Open +++ Sporting greats such as Thomas Müller, Sven
Ulreich and Patrick Owomoyela enjoy a fantastic day of golfing +++ 60
children greet the football stars at the 18th hole +++
Munich. Basking in glorious sunshine, Golfclub
München Eichenried was the perfect stage for the BMW International
Open Pro-Am tournament today. Numerous athletes who have celebrated
great success in other sports also rose to the challenge of the
Championship Course, which is ready for the high-level competition at
one of the most prestigious tournaments on the DP World Tour.
The large number of fans, who enjoyed free entry to Eichenried, had
the opportunity to experience the golfing prowess of the following
athletes at close range: Gareth Bale (former Welsh international
footballer and five-time Champions League winner), Martin Borgmeier
(long drive world champion), Lars Riedel (Olympic discus champion),
Christian Schwarzer (world champion in handball), Philipp
Kohlschreiber (three-time winner of the ATP tournament, the BMW Open),
Patrick Owomoyela (two-time German football champion), Tobias Arlt
(six-time Olympic luge champion), Bruno Spengler (BMW M works driver,
DTM champion) and Maximilian Kastner (runner-up in the ice hockey
world championship).
Many spectators also followed the flight with the two Bayern Munich
stars Thomas Müller and Sven Ulreich, who played alongside
Regensburg-born pro Matti Schmid. This group were greeted
enthusiastically at the 18th hole by 60 children. The
Bavarian Golf Association had invited the young golfers from all over
Bavaria as part of the “After School” campaign. They also
experienced an unforgettable day that culminated in them being allowed
to ask Thomas Müller their questions.
