Australia’s Brett Rumford quickly broke clear of the logjam at the top of the leaderboard in the BMW International Open today.

Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn is targeting his third BMW International Open title after a remarkable turnaround in fortunes.

WITH former Formula One boss Eddie Jordan acting as his caddy, Paul McGinley made an appropriately fast start with four birdies in his first five holes in the BMW International Open in Munich.

Ryder Cup qualification has not even started yet, but Ian Poulter already has his sights set on sealing his place by the end of the year.

Luke Donald recovered from a nightmare start to put himself in contention for a first win of the year in Munich’s BMW International Open.

Miguel Angel Jimenez made a dreadful start to the defence of his BMW International Open title in Munich.

Bernhard Langer today had his sights set on finally claiming the only European Tour event in Germany he has yet to win.

PÁDRAIG Harrington last night dismissed concerns over the state of his game so close to the Ryder Cup.

PAUL McGINLEY and Colin Montgomerie did precisely what they needed to yesterday on the opening day of the BMW International in Germany.

Lee Westwood feels his three years of misery could be a blessing in disguise after an emotional victory in the BMW International Open in Munich.

LEE WESTWOOD broke down in tears after his BMW International Open victory yesterday as he revealed how close he came to quitting the game during three years of misery.

Andrew Coltart today made the most of his good fortune with a third-round 65 in the BMW International Open in Munich.

The BMW International Open title is the only one to elude Bernhard Langer in his native Germany but his long-time caddie has a chance to win it this weekend.

Lee Westwood is relishing a rare lie-in on Saturday as he chases his first tournament victory in almost three years.

Lee Westwood continued his quest for a first victory in almost three years today with a glowing tribute from coach David Leadbetter.

DENMARK’S Thomas Bjorn recovered from a sluggish start to find top gear in the defence of his BMW International Open title in Munich.

Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn recovered from a sluggish start to find top gear in the defence of his BMW International Open title in Munich.

Thomas Bjorn recovered from a slow start to the defence of his BMW International Open title in Munich on Thursday.

BERNHARD LANGER could be forgiven for holding a grudge against Thomas Bjorn, but instead they may well team up in this month’s Ryder Cup at The Belfry.

DENMARK’S Thomas Bjorn won the BMW International Open for the second time in three years, again denying Bernhard Langer victory in the only tour event on German soil he has failed to win.

Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn today regained the BMW International Open in Munich, again denying Bernhard Langer victory in the only tour event on German soil he has never won.

Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn today regained the BMW International Open in Munich, again denying Bernhard Langer victory in the only tour event on German soil he has never won.

Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn has a two-shot lead going into the final round of the BMW International Open in Munich.

John Daly today refused to give up his BMW International Open title without a fight in the delayed third round in Munich.

Heavy mist has delayed the start of the third round of the BMW International Open in Munich by three hours.

Ian Poulter’s caddie has been diagnosed as suffering from pneumonia and will miss the rest of the BMW International Open in Munich.

German veteran Bernhard Langer insisted age would not prevent him from maintaining his challenge for the BMW International Open in Munich today.

Few sportsmen have experienced as many high and lows as 35-year-old American John Daly.