Bjorn again denies Langer a home victory in BMW

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.

Bjorn carded a final-round 66 for a 24-under-par total of 264 at Nord-Eichenried and a four-shot victory over Ryder Cup team-mate Langer and Midlander John Bickerton.

Luton’s Ian Poulter, himself on standby for the Ryder Cup, shared fourth place with Welshman David Park, with Southampton’s Richard Bland a shot further back after a bogey on the last.