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Martin Kaymer

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Martin Kaymer is a German professional golfer who became the World Number One in 2011, holding the top ranking for eight weeks. He is a two-time major champion, having won the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits and the 2014 U.S. Open at Pinehurst by a commanding eight-stroke margin. Kaymer is also well remembered for making the decisive five-foot putt that secured the European team's historic comeback victory at the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah.

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What major championships did Martin Kaymer win?

Martin Kaymer won two major championships: the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits and the 2014 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. His U.S. Open victory was by a commanding eight-stroke margin, the largest at that championship since Tiger Woods in 2000.

How long was Martin Kaymer ranked World Number One?

Martin Kaymer reached the World Number One ranking in early 2011 and held the position for eight weeks. He was the second German golfer after Bernhard Langer to achieve the top spot in the Official World Golf Ranking.

What was Martin Kaymer's famous putt at the 2012 Ryder Cup?

At the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah, Kaymer sank a clutch putt on the 18th hole of his singles match against Steve Stricker to clinch the cup for Europe, completing the "Miracle at Medinah." Europe had trailed 10–6 entering the final day's singles matches.

How dominant was Martin Kaymer's 2014 U.S. Open win?

Kaymer opened the 2014 U.S. Open at Pinehurst with consecutive rounds of 65, setting the championship's 36-hole scoring record at 130 strokes. He led wire-to-wire and won by eight shots over runners-up Rickie Fowler and Erik Compton.

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