DP World Tour
Schaper Takes the Baton at Munich
Jayden Schaper and Hennie Du Plessis have stormed to a joint lead at the BMW International Open after a blistering opening round at Golfclub Munchen Eichenried. Both men signed for eight-under-par 64s to sit clear at the top of the leaderboard, with JC Ritchie and Anthony Quayle one shot back on seven-under. The course is playing firm and fast, rewarding aggression off the tee and precision into the greens. A logjam of six players, including Dan Bradbury, Paul Waring, Davis Bryant, Joe Dean, Ross Fisher, Daniel Young and Michael Hollick, sit three shots adrift on six-under after carding rounds of 66.
Our Pre-Tournament Pick
David Puig, our pre-event selection, has not appeared on the leaderboard after Round 1. Our man failed to fire in Munich and will be nursing serious regrets heading into the weekend. This is a reminder that form and course fit can flip quickly on the DP World Tour, and even strong pre-tournament reads can fall flat when the pressure is on.
Who’s in Contention
Schaper’s eight-under lead is the prize jewel right now. The South African’s 64 puts him at 40/1 with bet365, and he has clear daylight ahead of the chasing pack. Du Plessis, at identical odds of 80/1, is the real danger here: he’s matched Schaper’s score and shown he’s equally comfortable on this track. Ritchie (80/1) sits just one back and remains very much in the fight, while Quayle at 450/1 is the outlierโa huge price for a man on seven-under in only the first round.
The six-under brigade is thick and competitive. Bradbury (66/1) looks the pick of that group given his position, but Davis Bryant (90/1) and Davis Bryant (90/1) represent decent value if they can string together two solid rounds to get close.
Round 2 Betting Angles
Schaper and Du Plessis will be eyeing aggressive scoring in Round 2. Both men have shown they can attack this course, and neither will be content to play percentage golf with a lead this thin. Watch for them to pile on the pressure early. Ritchie, just one back, faces a critical day: he needs to keep pace or risk falling three, four or five shots behind the eight-under pair. A repeat performance of his opening 65 keeps him very much in this tournament.
The six-under group has everything to prove. Bradbury, Waring, Bryant and Dean are bunched together and separated by nothing but degree; one good round from any of them could crank the heat right up the leaderboard. This is a cut-after-72-holes event, which means Round 2 is do-or-die territory for players hovering around the projected cut line. Expect volatility and aggressive play from the chasing pack.
Course Characteristics for the Weekend
Golfclub Munchen Eichenried is clearly playing receptive to low scoring after Round 1’s opening salvo. The morning conditions in Bavaria have been ideal, and players are punishing the par-fours and par-fives. Expect firmer greens as the weekend progresses, which could tighten scoring slightly. The player who balances aggression with control over the next 36 holes will be lifting the trophy on Sunday.
Our Updated Pick
Odds: 80/1 – bet365
Ritchie’s opening 65 shows he has the game to compete on this Munich layout. Just one shot adrift of Schaper and Du Plessis, he’s well-positioned for Round 2 and the final 36 holes. At 80/1, he represents genuine value given his proximity to the lead and demonstrated form. A hot weekend from Ritchie and the tournament is very much on.
Top 5 After Round 1
| Pos | Player | R1 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jayden Schaper | 64 | -8 |
| 2 | Hennie Du Plessis | 64 | -8 |
| 3 | JC Ritchie | 65 | -7 |
| 4 | Anthony Quayle | 65 | -7 |
| 5 | Dan Bradbury | 66 | -6 |
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