Alex Norén Triumphs at 2025 BMW Championship, Secures Milestone Victory
Alex Norén wins the 2025 BMW Championship, marking a significant milestone in his golfing career.
Key Points
- • Norén won in a playoff against Adrien Saddier.
- • This victory is his twelfth on the European Tour, the most by any Swedish golfer.
- • He received nearly $1.5 million in prize money for his win.
- • Ludvig Åberg finished tied for 20th place.
Alex Norén celebrated a remarkable victory at the 2025 BMW Championship, held at Wentworth, defeating Adrien Saddier in a playoff. The 43-year-old Swedish golfer finished regulation play tied at -19 after a day filled with tension, leading to a playoff showdown where he clinched the title with a birdie on the 18th hole. This win marks Norén’s twelfth title on the European Tour, making him the most successful Swedish golfer in history. Norén expressed his joy following the win, stating, "It feels incredible, it feels wonderful." He earned nearly $1.5 million from this pivotal victory, highlighting the financial rewards of his success in the sport. This win adds to his previous triumph at the BMW Championship in 2017, reinforcing his status as a dominant figure in golf, especially following his return from a significant thigh injury that had kept him out of competition since May. Meanwhile, fellow Swedish golfer Ludvig Åberg finished tied for 20th place with a score of -12, after a challenging final round.