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25 May 2026

Tom Steinert proved he belongs at the top of Bad Saarow’s leaderboard. The German golfer, who won here in 2023 before finishing second last year, reclaimed the Boys Under 21 title and the Overall Championship from 23–25 May with a commanding three-under-par performance, finishing at 213 across 54 holes.

His rounds of 68-74-71 demonstrated the consistency required on a course that doesn’t forgive mistakes. The win marks Steinert’s second title at the venue in three years, cementing his status as the standout performer at this championship test. Kieron Kaube pushed hard in second at one-under par (215), while Maik Süßbier finished third at even par (216).

The fourth edition of the Faldo Junior Tour at Bad Saarow demonstrated why this venue continues to anchor the circuit’s European calendar. The Faldo Course was Nick Faldo’s first Continental European design, completed in 1997, and it remains uncompromising. With 133 pot bunkers, the course is considered Germany’s most challenging links-style layout, demanding precision and course management from everyone who plays it.

In the Boys Under 16 division, Alwin Türklitz claimed the title at seven over par (223), finishing on countback with Switzerland’s Alain Messmer after both players posted identical totals. Elias Friebe finished third at eight over.

Laura Penzold of Germany dominated the Girls Under 16 category, winning at 14 over par (230), five shots clear of Sabina Blanka Fuller. Lara Sophie Görlich of Germany secured the Girls Under 21 title at four over par (220), two shots ahead of Rosalie Stadler.

The event carried both WAGR and EGR ranking status, reinforcing Bad Saarow’s position as a championship-level venue. The course has hosted prestigious events, including the German Open in 1998 and 1999, the European Senior Tour, and the Amateur World Championship, and continues to serve as an ideal test for Europe’s rising junior talent.

Category winners now advance to the 30th Faldo Series European Grand Final at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club in the UAE in November 2026, where they will compete alongside other international qualifiers and enjoy comprehensive tournament support from the Faldo Series and tickets to the DP World Tour Championship.

The fourth edition at Bad Saarow has solidified the venue’s role within the Faldo Series. Situated on the shores of Lake Scharmützel, approximately 45 minutes from Berlin, the resort continues to attract strong international fields and deliver championship golf. The tournament will return in 2027 and beyond, cementing a partnership that shows no signs of slowing.

Special thanks go to Johannes Redmer, Club Manager at Golf Club Bad Saarow, and his team for their continued commitment to hosting the Faldo Series and delivering an exceptional week for all competitors.

The event is growing, the fields are strong, and the commitment is there. Bad Saarow remains proof that the best junior golf pathways are built on consistency, quality venues, and genuine partnership.

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