BMW Golf Cup World Final: Team Vietnam wins – Eagles galore in Bangkok.

+++ Vietnam prevails at Alpine Golf Club +++ Special guest Colin Montgomerie presents the trophies +++ More than 100 “Eagles for Education” during the tournament: BMW Group supports UNICEF and the joint education initiative "BRIDGE" with 116,000 euros +++

Bangkok. At the end of an unforgettable week at the BMW Golf Cup World Final in Bangkok (Thailand), there were only beaming faces to be seen at the concluding gala dinner. Among the winners of the largest international tournament series for amateur golfers were special guests Colin Montgomerie (SCO) and Fanny Sunesson (SWE), and all finalists from 38 countries and regions who had the privilege to enjoy this ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience – and contributed to a record result. The representatives of UNICEF Thailand also had every reason to smile. A remarkable number of 116 net eagles were recorded during the tournament. This means that the BMW Group, just during the World Final, supports the UN agency for children, UNICEF*, with 116,000 euros, helping to provide education to young people and thus enabling them to lead self-determined lives.

“It was our great pleasure to welcome golf enthusiasts from all over the world to Thailand and the beautiful capital of Bangkok. At the end of an unforgettable week, it is time to acknowledge the performance of Team Vietnam and the individual winners. Congratulations on the BMW Golf Cup World Final titles,” said Rene Gerhard, President and CEO, BMW Group Thailand. “Competitions need winners, but there is so much more to the World Final. A palpable sense of community that has developed across all the cultures and nationalities, the shared joy of golf and the delight generated by such a fantastic event will be remembered forever. Last but not least, the 116,000 euro to UNICEF and our joint initiative ‘BRIDGE’ will help to growth educational equality and therefore prosperity and social stability here in Thailand.”

The sporting part of the World Final, held for the first time in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, took place at the spectacular Alpine Golf Club and consisted of three rounds in three individual categories: Men 1 (up to HCP 12), Men 2 (HCP 13-28), and Ladies (HCP up to 28). Additionally, a National Team Category was compiled from the individual results. Team Vietnam emerged victorious with 302 net points, ahead of teams from China (297) and Japan (291). In the Ladies category, the title also went to Vietnam which Thi Quynh Nhu Nguyen (100) won ahead of Daniela Antillon Goñi (MEX, 97) and Akiko Wakamatsu (JPN, 96). The Chinese players Yong Zhang (104) and Lei Shi (101) celebrated a 1-2 result in the Men 1 category, followed by Quang Duong Ta (101) from Vietnam. In the Men 2 category, Suet Lung Leung (HKG, 105) triumphed ahead of Hamza Chraibi (MAR, 104) and Kyle Justin Tan (PHI, 104).

The trophies were presented to the winners at the concluding gala dinner by Scottish golf and Ryder Cup legend Colin Montgomerie. “I am very grateful to having been part of the BMW Golf Cup World Final. BMW golf events are second to none and I always enjoy them a lot,” said Montgomerie. “The World Final is like no other and gives the participants the very same treatment of a professional top event, a truly unique experience. Most of all, I wholeheartedly love to see that this event celebrates the best in our beautiful game: competitiveness and ambition, but also respect for one another, and sharing of joyful moments across cultural and national boundaries.”

In addition to experiencing the many attractions of Bangkok and the rich Thai culture, these moments included exclusive evening events and another special guest as Sweden’s Fanny Sunesson accompanied the World Final from the first to the last day. She not only charmed the players and guests with her warm personality but also shared her extensive experience as a former caddie for some of the world's best golfers, such as Sir Nick Faldo (ENG) and Adam Scott (AUS).

“Eagles for Education” is the slogan of the BMW Group’s educational initiative in golf. The company makes use of numerous BMW title tournaments around the world to fulfil its responsibility as a corporate citizen and to participate in solutions to social challenges. For the second time since 2024, this happened at the World Final through the support of the cooperation between the BMW Group and UNICEF, which is named “BRIDGE. Educating young people for tomorrow, today." The focus of the partnership is to bridge learning gaps within society and create learning and education opportunities in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) – because STEM professions are particularly important given that they are the engine of global economic growth.

The list of countries where the BMW Group and UNICEF are working together includes South Africa (venue for the BMW Golf Cup World Final last year), Brazil, India, Mexico and Thailand, the host country for this year’s BMW Golf Cup World Final – all countries which have BMW Group presence.

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