Jayden Schaper Fires 64 to Lead BMW International Open After First Round
South African Jayden Schaper shot a flawless 64 (-8) to take the clubhouse lead at the 37th BMW International Open in Munich.
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What Happened
South African Jayden Schaper got off to a flying start at the 37th BMW International Open with a flawless round of 64 (-8). The 25-year-old, ranked fourth in the Race to Dubai, underlined his fine form with eight birdies to take the clubhouse lead.
The German flight featuring Martin Kaymer (even par), Freddy Schott (-2) and Nicolai von Dellingshausen (+2) was watched by numerous spectators in sunny conditions and pleasant temperatures, though none of the trio managed to post an outstanding score.
Why this matters
The BMW International Open is a key event on the DP World Tour, and Schaper's strong start puts him in contention for the title.
Terms in This Story
- birdie
- A score of one stroke under par on a golf hole.
- Race to Dubai
- The season-long points competition on the DP World Tour.
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