Local Hero Thomas Rosenmüller Ties for Lead at BMW International Open
Munich-born Thomas Rosenmüller carded a seven-under 65 to move up 49 places and tie for the lead after the third round of the BMW International Open at Golfclub München Eichenried.
- 65 (-7)
- 49 places
- 68 (-4)
- 66
What Happened
Thomas Rosenmüller and Freddy Schott teed off together at 8:50 am for the third round. Rosenmüller carded the best round of the day, a seven-under 65, moving up 49 places to tie for the lead at 11 under par. Schott also performed well, carding 7 birdies but 3 bogeys for a 68, his best round of the week, moving him to tied 13th.
65 (-7)
Best round of the day, moving up 49 places
Thomas Rosenmüller and Freddy Schott tee off for round three
Final group featuring co-leader Hennie Du Plessis and Carlos Ortiz tees off
Previously from BMW
Hennie Du Plessis led the tournament after the second round at 11 under par, while Carlos Ortiz held a one-shot lead after Friday. The final round was moved to early morning due to a thunderstorm forecast, according to earlier coverage.
- Du Plessis Leads After Second Round at BMW International Open; Five Germans Advance
- Carlos Ortiz and Brad Dalke Lead Morning Starters at BMW International Open
- Wiesberger and Hollick Lead BMW International Open After Third Round; Final Round Moved Up Due to Thunderstorm
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of BMW's official releases.
Why this matters
The BMW International Open is a premier event on the European Tour. Saturday's 'Moving Day' saw dramatic leaderboard shifts, with the hometown favorite surging into contention. The close competition sets up an exciting final round, with 66 players tightly grouped.
Terms in This Story
- Birdie
- A score of one under par on a hole.
- Bogey
- A score of one over par on a hole.
- Moving Day
- The third round of a golf tournament, when players aim to improve their position for the final round.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.