BMW International Open 2026 Offers $3M Prize Fund and Eagles for Education Charity
The 37th BMW International Open, held July 1-5, 2026 at Golfclub München Eichenried, features a $3 million prize fund, a charity initiative donating €1,000 per eagle, and a long drive exhibition with world champions.
- $3 million
- $510,000
- €1,000
What Happened
The 2026 BMW International Open, the 37th edition, will take place from July 1st to 5th at Golfclub München Eichenried. Tournament organizer BMW has announced a total prize fund of $3 million, the highest in the event's history, with $510,000 going to the winner. Defending champion Dan Brown is among 18 international players in the field, including former winners Martin Kaymer, Pablo Larrazábal, and Thriston Lawrence.
$3 million
First time at this level; winner receives $510,000
“Unfortunately, my results on the PGA TOUR this season have not been as good as I would have hoped. So, it is with a heavy heart that I have decided not to come to Munich and instead to keep working on my PGA TOUR eligibility.”
The Eagles for Education initiative, run by BMW Group and the Philipp Lahm Foundation, will donate €1,000 per eagle scored during the tournament. In 2025, the campaign raised €73,000. Additionally, a long drive competition called 'Launch Control' will feature 2022 world champion Martin Borgmeier against 2025 champion Zack Holton on July 4.
Why this matters
BMW's sponsorship of the longest-running DP World Tour event under one partner demonstrates its commitment to golf and education charity, with the Eagles for Education program supporting children's development.
Terms in This Story
- Eagle
- A golf score of two strokes under par on a hole.
- Pro-Am
- A tournament format where professional golfers play alongside amateur participants.
- Long drive
- A competition focused on hitting the golf ball the farthest distance.
- DP World Tour
- The main professional golf tour in Europe, formerly known as the European Tour.
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