Michael Hollick won his first DP World Tour title at the age of 39 with a dramatic birdie-eagle finish to snatch victory from countryman Hennie du Plessis at the BMW International Open.
Key facts: Michael Hollick's victory at the 2026 BMW International Open
• His maiden DP World Tour victory in his 51st start
• Becomes the tenth first-time winner this season
• He is now exempt on the DP World Tour through to the end of the 2028 season
• Rises from 75th to 25th on the Race to Dubai Rankings Delivered by DP World on 947.33 points
• Finishes the European Swing in sixth place on the Rankings, up from 103rd
• Moves to a career-high 148th on the Official World Golf Ranking, up from 348th
• The third player from South Africa to win the BMW International Open, following Thriston Lawrence in 2023 and Ernie Els in 2013
• The seventh win for a player from South Africa on the 2026 Race to Dubai following Jayden Schaper and Casey Javis (both twice), Yurav Premlall and Richard Sterne
• The 183rd win for a player from South Africa on the DP World Tour
