Golfing legend Bernhard Langer will be playing his final event on the DP World Tour this week at the BMW International Open in Munich. At 66 years old, Langer is still active on the Champions Tour and has made a significant contribution to both European and world golf. With an impressive 123 professional wins to his name, Langer’s career has been nothing short of remarkable.
Langer turned professional in 1972 and went on to win two Masters championships in 1985 and 1993. He also became the first number-one ranked player when the Sony Ranking (now the Official World Golf Ranking) was introduced in 1986. His success continued with victories such as the 1979 Cacharel World Under-25 Championship in France, where he won by a staggering 17 shots. Langer is also one of only five golfers to have won professional tournaments on all six continents where golf is played.
Throughout his time on the DP World Tour in Europe, Langer has amassed an impressive 42 wins, second only to Seve Ballesteros. His previous appearance at a regular DP World Tour event was in 2015 at the Porsche European Open, where he finished tied 24th. Langer is eagerly anticipating the BMW International Open as a special event for him, given his connection to Bavaria and his early years as a golf instructor in Munich.
Since turning 50 years old, Langer has dominated the Champions Tour, becoming the most successful player in the tour’s history. He has won a record 12 Senior Major Championships and has topped the money list an impressive 11 times, including a record seven consecutive times. Although his last official victory was in the 2023 US Senior Open, he also claimed his fifth PNC Championship with his son Jason in December 2023. Langer’s legacy in golf is unquestionably impressive.
As Langer prepares for his final DP World Tour event at the BMW International Open, fans and fellow golfers alike will have the opportunity to witness the end of an era in professional golf. With a career filled with numerous wins, championships, and accolades, Langer’s impact on the sport will be felt for years to come. As he bids farewell to the tour that has been such a big part of his life, Langer’s contributions to the game will be celebrated and remembered by golf enthusiasts around the world.
