BMW International Open

The BMW International Open was founded in 1989 and has been a part of the European Tour ever since. It is not played on a single course but on several courses in and around Munich. It is one of the three tournaments on the European Tour that is played in Germany. The two other meets are Linde German Masters and Deutsche Bank Players Championship of Europe . The 2007 BMW International Tournament will be held in Golfclub Munchen-Nord, Eichenried, Germany, from 21 - 24 june.Following is a list of courses where the BMW International Open has been held.

• Golfplatz Munchen Nord (1989-1993)
• St. Eurach Land-und (1994-1996)
• Golfplatz Munchen Nord (1997-1998)
• Golfclub Munchen Nord (1999- )

The prize money offered by the BMW International Open is average compared to other meets on the tour. In 2006, it offered a total prize money of €2 million of which the winner's share was €3,33,330. It was a close fight between Henrik Stenson and Retief Goosen but ultimately Stenson won the title via the playoff. It is held in the last week of August and the first week of September.

Past Winners

The BMW International Open has been won twice each by Thomas Bjorn and Paul Azinger. Below is a list of the players who have won this tournament.

• Henrik Stenson 2006
• David Howell 2005
• Miguel Angel Jimenez 2004
• Lee Westwood 2003
• Thomas Bjorn 2002; 2000
• John Daly 2001
• Colin Montgomerie 1999
• Russell Claydon 1998
• Robert Carlson 1997
• Mark Farry 1996
• Frank Nobilo 1995
• Mark McNulty 1994
• Peter Fowler 1993
• Paul Azinger 1992; 1990
• Sandy Lyle 1991
• David Feherty 1989

The BMW International Open is one of the middle of the rung tournaments on the European Tour . As we continue on this tour we will learn about the other tournaments in the European Tour .