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Highlight of the biggest international tournament series for
amateur golfers takes place at Jumeirah Golf Estates (Dubai, UAE)
with 26 teams from 20 countries. -
Russia wins the National Team competition, ahead of South
Korea, Moldova and Germany. - Individual winners come from South Korea, Austria and India.
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Guest of honour Colin Montgomerie: “The BMW Golf Cup World
Final is a wonderful event for golf enthusiasts all over the world”.
Dubai/Munich. The World Final of the BMW Golf Cup drew to a
close in Dubai this week. After the pandemic meant it was not
possible to stage the highlight of the biggest international
tournament series for amateur golfers in 2020, the “Once in a
Lifetime” experience returned this year. The amateurs, who qualified
for the World Final in their own countries, and their guests enjoyed
a professional-standard international golf event in the desert
metropolis, as well as many unforgettable hours both on and off the
fascinating golf courses: the “Earth Course” and “Fire Course”.
“On behalf of BMW, it is my pleasure to congratulate Team Russia and
the individual winners on their success at the BMW Golf Cup World
Final,” said Stefan Ponikva, Head of BMW Brand Communication and
Experience. “The BMW Golf Cup has been around for more than 30 years
and remains young and attractive. This competition inspires so many
people all over the world, making it the perfect fit for our
customer-centred marketing approach.”
The Russian Team amassed 276 points on its way to a commanding
victory at Jumeirah Golf Estates – the same golf facility, at which
the DP World Tour crowned its champion Collin Morikawa (USA) last
month. They were followed by Team South Korea (266), Team Moldova
(265) and Team Germany (261).
The individual Ladies competition was won by India’s Parita Vinod
Kothari (93 points), ahead of Irina Orlova from Moldova (92) and
Russian Alesia Sazonova (90). Victory in the Men 1 category went to
Moonhwi Lee from South Korea (100). He was joined on the podium by
Italian Alberto Giarola (92) and Russia’s Boris Krasnenkov (90). In
the Men 2 competition, the top three was made up of Austrian Markus
Rosenthaler (108), Luigi Valerio Castellano from Italy (104) and
Germany’s Heiko Soika (96).
All the winners were presented with their trophies by guest of honour
Colin Montgomerie at the Gala Dinner. The Scottish golfing legend had
previously delighted the world finalists with a golf clinic on the
iconic 17th hole of the Earth Course.
“The BMW Golf Cup World Final is a wonderful event for golf
enthusiasts all over the world, and I was only too pleased to accept
BMW’s invitation again,” said Montgomerie. “At the World Final, people
come together from so many different countries and cultures to enjoy
an unforgettable experience together. They return home with new
friendships that will last well beyond the World Final. That is worth
more than any trophy and forms an integral part of the game of golf.“
The competitors and their guests stayed at the luxury “Dubai The
Obelisk” hotel and enjoyed exclusive evening events and an attractive
fringe programme, which showcased the diversity of Dubai, from
traditional Arabian elements to the attractions of a modern metropolis.