Star-studded Pro-Am Tournament kicks off 37th BMW International Open
Despite changeable weather, celebrities and professionals competed in the Pro-Am at Golfclub München Eichenried ahead of the 37th BMW International Open.
- 37th
- 9 (shortened)
What Happened
The traditional Pro-Am tournament kicked off the 37th BMW International Open at Golfclub München Eichenried on Wednesday. Due to poor weather, play was shortened to nine holes. Celebrities from sports and entertainment joined professionals for the event.
- Football legends Philipp Lahm and Oliver Bierhoff
- FC Bayern Munich Basketball players Andreas Obst and Johannes Voigtmann
- NHL stars Moritz Seider and Tim Stützle
- BMW M Motorsport works driver Jordan Pepper
- Olympic champions Tobias Wendl, Tobias Arlt, and Johannes Lochner
- Television and film stars Kai Wiesinger and Kostja Ullmann
Pro-Am tournament played over nine holes
First round tees off at 7:30 a.m.
Why this matters
The Pro-Am event highlights BMW's brand engagement with sports and entertainment, drawing attention to the golf tournament.
Terms in This Story
- Pro-Am
- A golf tournament format where professional golfers play alongside amateur participants.
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