GERCaptain of Cleeks GC, Martin Kaymer became only the second German - after Bernhard Langer - to hold the world No. 1 spot when he topped the rankings in April 2011. The winner of 23 tournaments, he notably beat fellow LIV Golf member Bubba Watson in a three-hole playoff in 2010 to become his country’s first winner of the PGA Championship. Kaymer famously won the 2014 U.S. Open wire-to-wire, finishing eight strokes in front. Kaymer aslo represented Germany in 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and once shot a 13-under 59 in the second round of the 2006 Habsburg Classic , which he went on to win.
QUICK FACTS ...
Greatest influence on golfing career? My Dad
Golfer you most admire? Ernie Els. What a beautiful swing and motion
Number of holes-in-one? 3
If you could play any course in the world, it would be … Pine Valley
Golf achievement you’re most proud of? No. 1 in the world, Ryder Cup putt, Medinah
Round of golf you’ve enjoyed the most? Last round of 2014 U.S. Open
Your perfect golf shot? The one that finds the hole
If you could acquire one trait from another golfer, what would it be? Short game from Cam Smith
Most interesting thing about being a professional golfer? The different people we meet in the world
