BMW GOLF CUP WORLD FINAL.

Once in a lifetime" in South Africa.

BMW GOLF CUP WORLD FINAL.Once in a lifetime" in South Africa.

The fantastic end to a long sporting journey: having qualified for the big BMW Golf Cup World Final during the 2023 season, amateur golfers from around the world enjoyed a fabulous week in one of the most beautiful regions in the world in March 2024. South Africa thrilled guests with a combination of breathtaking nature and perfect sporting conditions. Competitors were treated to a stay at the exclusive Fancourt Resort and played for victory in the biggest amateur golfing series in the world on the "Outeniqua" and "Montagu” courses designed by golfing legend Gary Player. And Player himself was in attendance to hand over the trophies at the World Final.

TRIUMPH FOR MEXICO.

Victory in the national competition at the BMW Golf Cup World Final for the 2023 season went to the team from Mexico (303 points), ahead of Team Vietnam (278) and Team Italy (276). You can find the full results for the team competition to download in PDF format at the end of this text.

In addition to the national competition, individual champions were also crowned at the World Final in the Men’s A (up to HCP 12), Men’s B (HCP 13-28) and Ladies (HCP up to 28) categories. The individual titles went to Macarena Aceval Acosta (MEX, 105, Ladies), Ching Hua Tsai (111, TPE, Men’s A), and Marco Solzi (ITA, 105, Men’s B). Second place in the Ladies standings was claimed by Yan Zhang from China with 102 points, followed by New Zealand’s May Wang (100). The Men’s A podium was completed by Younggeun Jang from South Korea (102) and Mexico’s Javier Villanueva (99). Diego Antonio Garcia de la Cadena from Mexico (99) finished second in the Men’s B standings, with Anton Halavach from Belarus (96) in third place.

Final Results 2023

ONCE IN A LIFETIME.

Feeling like a pro at a major tournament – the dream of every amateur golfer comes true at the World Final of the BMW Golf Cup. Golf in the perfect setting, an exceptional supporting programme, and friendly encounters with golf enthusiasts from all over the world round off the unforgettable experience.

GARY PLAYER DOES THE HONOURS.

The trophies were presented to the winners at the closing Gala Dinner by South African golf legend Gary Player, who could not pass up the opportunity to visit the BMW Golf Cup World Final. The 88-year-old winner of 18 majors said: “It is a great pleasure for me to be involved in the World Final. The BMW Golf Cup brings out the best in our beautiful game: ambition and high-class competition, but also respect for one another, the forging of friendships and the sharing of joyful moments. And finally, ‘Eagles for Education’ is ensuring that we don’t forget the most vulnerable – the children. Supporting them has always been especially important to me and my late wife Vivian.”

Despite his age, it is still clear to see that Player is one of the biggest and most charismatic golfers in the history of the sport. The delighted participants and their guests were able to admire him at close hand, as the ‘Black Knight’ invited them to an exclusive golf clinic.

EAGLES FOR EDUCATION.

As part of this initiative, the BMW Group had offered to donate € 1,000 to UNICEF* for each net eagle recorded during the tournament. Players carded a fantastic total of 49 eagles, supporting UNICEF with a further € 49,000 to be used on educational programmes in crisis regions.

The BMW Group and UNICEF are collaborating in the partnership ‘BRIDGE. Educating young people for tomorrow, today’, focussing on educational projects in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) in countries that have programme needs and a BMW Group presence. These include Brazil, India, Mexico and Thailand, as well as South Africa.

Within the framework of ‘BRIDGE’, the BMW Group also has the opportunity to raise funds to support UNICEF’s work in emergencies and protracted crises. The United Nation’s International Children’s Fund uses these resources to support children to develop skills to cope with trauma and to provide them with a safe environment in which to continue their learning.

*UNICEF does not endorse any company, brand, product or service.