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📌 Key Takeaways – 2026 BMW International Open
✅ Michael Hollick (RSA, age 39 rookie) won his maiden DP World Tour title with a dramatic eagle on the 72nd hole, finishing at 18-under 270 — one shot clear of Hennie Du Plessis.
✅ Du Plessis (RSA) finished solo 2nd at -17, while Bernd Wiesberger (AUT) claimed solo 3rd at -14. Both earned exemptions into The Open Championship.
✅ Total purse: $3,000,000 / Winner's share: $510,000 (€445,468) / 585 Race to Dubai points & 25 OWGR points awarded to the champion. (Source: DP World Tour, Golf News Net, 2026)
The 2026 DP World Tour BMW International Open delivered one of the most dramatic finishes in the tournament's 37-year history. Held from July 2–5 at Golfclub München Eichenried in Munich, Germany, the BMW International Open saw 39-year-old South African rookie Michael Hollick birdie-eagle his final two holes to snatch victory from fellow countryman Hennie Du Plessis. This article provides the complete 2026 BMW International Open final leaderboard, round-by-round highlights, prize money breakdown, and key storylines including YouTube star Brad Dalke's remarkable debut.
2026 DP World Tour BMW International Open Final Results – Hollick's Dramatic Eagle Victory, Full Leaderboard, Prize Money & Highlights
Who Won the 2026 BMW International Open? 🏆
Hollick's journey to the winner's circle is one of golf's great underdog stories. He turned professional in 2012 and spent nine consecutive seasons outside the top 50 on the Sunshine Tour Order of Merit. In 2022–23, he quit competitive golf entirely to become a full-time teaching professional at Mount Edgecombe Country Club in Durban, South Africa. (Source: DP World Tour Official Profile)
A return to form in 2024 — winning the Zimbabwe Open and two more Sunshine Tour events — earned him seventh on the 2025 Order of Merit and the final available DP World Tour card at age 38. In his debut European season, he posted a solo 4th at the Crown Australian Open and climbed into the top 35 of the Race to Dubai before arriving in Munich.
After holing the winning putt, Hollick said: "Four years ago, I put the clubs in the cupboard and started coaching. Thirty-nine years old and living out my dream — can't ask for much more than that." He moved from 75th to 25th in the Race to Dubai with this victory. (Source: Golf Monthly, Sky Sports, Golf Channel, 2026.07.05)
How Did Hollick Win on the Final Hole? ⛳
Heading into the 17th hole, Du Plessis held a three-shot lead. However, Du Plessis bogeyed the 17th while Hollick made birdie, cutting the deficit to one. On the par-5 18th, Du Plessis hit his tee shot into a fairway bunker, then his second shot struck the front lip and advanced only 50 yards — a devastating mistake. Meanwhile, Hollick hit two perfect 5-iron shots on 17 and 18, setting up a 20-foot eagle putt that he calmly rolled in for the win.
Du Plessis finished bogey-par over his final two holes to end at 17-under, one behind. Despite the heartbreak, both Du Plessis and third-placed Bernd Wiesberger earned exemptions into The Open Championship.
What Is the Complete Final Leaderboard? 📊
| Pos | Player | Country | R4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Hollick | 🇿🇦 RSA | -5 | -18 |
| 2 | Hennie Du Plessis | 🇿🇦 RSA | -6 | -17 |
| 3 | Bernd Wiesberger | 🇦🇹 AUT | -1 | -14 |
| T4 | Carlos Ortiz | 🇲🇽 MEX | E | -12 |
| T4 | Oihan Guillamoundeguy | 🇫🇷 FRA | -2 | -12 |
| 6 | Thomas Rosenmüller | 🇩🇪 GER | E | -11 |
| T7 | Ashun Wu | 🇨🇳 CHN | -2 | -10 |
| T7 | Joaquín Niemann | 🇨🇱 CHI | -2 | -10 |
| T9 | Marco Penge | 🏴 ENG | E | -9 |
| T9 | Kiradech Aphibarnrat | 🇹🇭 THA | -1 | -9 |
| T9 | Victor Perez | 🇫🇷 FRA | -5 | -9 |
| T9 | James Dean | 🏴 ENG | -4 | -9 |
| T13 | Oliver Lindell | 🇫🇮 FIN | E | -8 |
| T13 | Renato Paratore | 🇮🇹 ITA | -1 | -8 |
| T13 | Hugo Townsend | 🇸🇪 SWE | -3 | -8 |
| T16 | Romain Langasque | 🇫🇷 FRA | -5 | -7 |
| T16 | Freddy Schott | 🇩🇪 GER | +1 | -7 |
| T16 | Jeff Winther | 🇩🇰 DEN | E | -7 |
| T16 | Nacho Elvira | 🇪🇸 ESP | E | -7 |
| T16 | Angel del Rey | 🇪🇸 ESP | E | -7 |
| T16 | Manuel Elvira | 🇪🇸 ESP | +2 | -7 |
| T16 | Quentin Debove | 🇫🇷 FRA | -2 | -7 |
| T23 | Nicolai von Dellingshausen | 🇩🇪 GER | E | -6 |
| T23 | Frederic Lacroix | 🇫🇷 FRA | +1 | -6 |
| T23 | Jeremy Girbach | 🇨🇭 SUI | -1 | -6 |
| T23 | Jack Senior | 🏴 ENG | +4 | -6 |
| T23 | Ross Fisher | 🏴 ENG | E | -6 |
| T23 | Stefano Mazzoli | 🇮🇹 ITA | -2 | -6 |
| T23 | Matti Schmid | 🇩🇪 GER | E | -6 |
| T30 | Jeong Weon Ko | 🇰🇷 KOR | +4 | -5 |
| T30 | Calum Hill | 🏴 SCO | -3 | -5 |
| T30 | Francesco Celi | 🇮🇹 ITA | E | -5 |
| T30 | Niklas Nørgaard Møller | 🇩🇰 DEN | -3 | -5 |
| T30 | Brad Dalke | 🇺🇸 USA | +1 | -5 |
| T30 | Ugo Coussaud | 🇫🇷 FRA | +1 | -5 |
| T30 | Matthias Steinlechner | 🇦🇹 AUT | E | -5 |
| T30 | Finn Kölle (a) | 🇩🇪 GER | +2 | -5 |
| T38 | Todd Clements | 🏴 ENG | +4 | -4 |
| T38 | Casey Jarvis | 🇿🇦 RSA | +5 | -4 |
| T38 | Shaun Norris | 🇿🇦 RSA | E | -4 |
| T38 | Paul Waring | 🏴 ENG | +3 | -4 |
| T38 | Matthew Jordan | 🏴 ENG | -1 | -4 |
| T38 | Scott Jamieson | 🏴 SCO | E | -4 |
| T38 | Daniel van Tonder | 🇿🇦 RSA | -1 | -4 |
| T45 | J.C. Ritchie | 🇿🇦 RSA | +2 | -3 |
| T45 | Sam Bairstow | 🏴 ENG | +1 | -3 |
| T45 | Quim Vidal | 🇪🇸 ESP | -4 | -3 |
| T45 | Andy Sullivan | 🏴 ENG | +4 | -3 |
| T45 | James Morrison | 🏴 ENG | +2 | -3 |
| T50 | Marcus Armitage | 🏴 ENG | -3 | -2 |
| T50 | Adri García-Heredia | 🇪🇸 ESP | E | -2 |
| T50 | Alexander Lévy | 🇫🇷 FRA | +3 | -2 |
| T50 | Abraham Ancer | 🇲🇽 MEX | -1 | -2 |
| T50 | Dylan Bryant | 🇺🇸 USA | +5 | -2 |
| 55 | Felipe Biondi | 🇧🇷 BRA | +2 | -1 |
| 56 | Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen | 🇩🇰 DEN | +5 | E |
| T57 | Adrian Meronk | 🇵🇱 POL | +1 | +1 |
| T57 | David Young | 🏴 SCO | +5 | +1 |
| T59 | Jayden T. Schaper | 🇿🇦 RSA | +6 | +2 |
| T59 | Dylan Naidoo | 🇿🇦 RSA | +6 | +2 |
| T61 | Brandon Schmitt | 🏴 ENG | +2 | +3 |
| T61 | Sergio Garcia | 🇪🇸 ESP | +2 | +3 |
| T61 | Gregorio de Leo | 🇮🇹 ITA | -3 | +3 |
| T61 | Sebastián Muñoz | 🇨🇴 COL | +5 | +3 |
| 65 | Darius van Driel | 🇳🇱 NED | +5 | +4 |
| 66 | Matteo Manassero | 🇮🇹 ITA | +5 | +5 |
(Source: DP World Tour Official Results, ESPN, 2026.07.05)
What Were the Biggest Storylines of the Week? 🎯
Brad Dalke's YouTube-to-Tour Story 🎬
Brad Dalke, a 28-year-old member of the popular Good Good YouTube golf channel, received a sponsor's exemption for his DP World Tour debut. The former junior prodigy (2015 Junior PGA Championship winner, 2016 US Amateur runner-up) shot an opening 69 followed by a stunning second-round 66 (7 birdies, 1 bogey) to sit just one shot off the lead at the halfway stage.
However, weekend rounds of 75 and 73 — including a triple bogey at the par-5 11th on Sunday after finding the water twice — dropped him to T30 at 5-under. Despite the fade, it remains a remarkable result for a content creator making his first start on a major professional tour. (Source: Sky Sports, Golf Channel, 2026.07.05)
LIV Golf Players: How Did They Perform? 🌏
| Player | LIV Team | Finish | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Ortiz | Torque GC | T4 | -12 |
| Joaquín Niemann | Torque GC | T7 | -10 |
| Victor Perez | Cleeks GC | T9 | -9 |
| Abraham Ancer | Torque GC | T50 | -2 |
| Adrian Meronk | Cleeks GC | T57 | +1 |
| Sergio Garcia | Fireballs GC | T61 | +3 |
| Sebastián Muñoz | Torque GC | T61 | +3 |
| Byeong Hun An | Korean GC | MC | +1 |
| José Luis Ballester | Fireballs GC | MC | — |
(Source: LIV Golf Official, DP World Tour, 2026.07)
German Hopes: Rosenmüller, Schmid & Amateur Kölle 🇩🇪
Thomas Rosenmüller delivered the strongest German result with a solo 6th at 11-under, highlighted by a blistering third-round 65. Matti Schmid, who had been T5 after R2, faded slightly but still finished T23 at -6. The biggest German story, however, was 21-year-old amateur Finn Kölle, who finished T30 at -5 — the best amateur performance at the tournament in years. As an amateur, Kölle did not receive prize money.
Tournament Quick Facts 📌
| Tournament | 37th BMW International Open |
| Tour | DP World Tour (European Tour) |
| Dates | July 2–5, 2026 |
| Venue | Golfclub München Eichenried, Munich, Germany |
| Course Specs | Par 72 / 7,354 yards / 90 bunkers / water on 10 holes |
| Total Purse | $3,000,000 (approx. €2,750,000) |
| Winner's Share | $510,000 (€445,468) |
| Field / Cut | 156 players / 66 made the cut (cut line: -3) |
| OWGR Points | 25 points (winner) / 585 Race to Dubai points |
| Defending Champion | Daniel Brown (2025) |
(Source: ESPN, DP World Tour, Golf News Net, 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ❓
Q1. How much prize money did the 2026 BMW International Open winner receive? 💰
Michael Hollick earned $510,000 (€445,468) from the $3,000,000 total purse. Runner-up Hennie Du Plessis received €288,244, and third-placed Bernd Wiesberger took home €165,085. Hollick also earned 585 Race to Dubai points and 25 OWGR points. (Source: Golf News Net, 2026.07.05)
Q2. How did Michael Hollick become a 39-year-old rookie on the DP World Tour? 🏌️
Hollick turned professional in 2012 but spent nine years outside the top 50 on the Sunshine Tour. He quit competitive golf in 2022–23 to coach full-time at Mount Edgecombe CC in Durban. A comeback in 2024 (winning the Zimbabwe Open and two other events) earned him 7th on the 2025 Sunshine Tour Order of Merit and the final DP World Tour card at age 38. (Source: DP World Tour Official Profile, Golf Post)
Q3. Who qualified for The Open Championship from this event? ⛳
Two exemptions into The Open Championship were awarded at the BMW International Open. Hennie Du Plessis (2nd, -17) and Bernd Wiesberger (3rd, -14) both earned spots. Winner Michael Hollick had already qualified for The Open via his solo 4th at the Crown Australian Open earlier in 2026. (Source: Golf Monthly, 2026.07.05)
Q4. What is the European Swing bonus and who won it? 🏆
The DP World Tour's European Swing is a multi-event bonus competition during the summer stretch. Eugenio Chacarra won the 2026 European Swing and received a $200,000 bonus check after successive victories at the KLM Open and Italian Open. (Source: Golf Monthly, 2026.07.05)
Q5. What is the next DP World Tour event after the BMW International Open? 📅
The DP World Tour moves to Scotland for the Genesis Scottish Open (co-sanctioned with PGA Tour), followed immediately by the year's final major — The Open Championship. The two-week stretch is considered the premier window of the European golfing summer. (Source: DP World Tour Schedule, 2026)
Final Thoughts: A Week to Remember in Munich 💡
The 2026 BMW International Open will go down as one of the most memorable editions in the tournament's 37-year history. Michael Hollick's birdie-eagle finish to win his maiden title at age 39 — after quitting the game to become a teaching professional — is one of the great underdog stories in modern golf.
His victory moved him from 75th to 25th in the Race to Dubai, securing his card for the remainder of the season and entry into the Back Nine events. With The Open Championship already in his schedule, the second half of 2026 looks promising for the South African.
Beyond the champion, the week in Munich showcased golf's evolving landscape: a YouTube creator nearly contending for a professional title, LIV Golf players competing alongside DP World Tour regulars, and German golf fans rallying behind local heroes Rosenmüller, Schmid, and amateur sensation Kölle.
As the tour heads to Scotland and then Royal Portrush for The Open, the momentum from Munich carries forward. The 2026 DP World Tour season is at its halfway point — and the best is yet to come.
📅 Last Updated: July 6, 2026 | Official Source: DP World Tour – BMW International Open 2026 Results
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