News about Martin Kaymer

DANIEL MATTHEWS AT PINEHURST: There are a set of parking spaces reserved for recent US Open champions at Pinehurst. They are given prime position just outside the clubhouse. They are marked with a player's name and the year they lifted the trophy. Champions row was all-but empty early yesterday morning. Except for one white Lexus parked in front of a sign marked: Matt Fitzpatrick, 2022. The 29-year-old from Sheffield was out in the final group at Brookline two years ago, when he held off Will Zalatoris and Scottie Scheffler to land a first major title.

The 27-year-old Scheffler, who became a father for the first time last month, stunned the crowd at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina with his tough miss on the 15th green, as gasps could be heard all around in footage of the moment shared on X. To make matters worse, Scheffler is over par in the opening round of a major for the first time in two years, as he is tied 59th with 19 others.

Martin Kaymer was a two-time Major winner and former world No 1 at the age of 29. Ten years on, the German heads back to the scene of his runaway US Open triumph, at Pinehurst in 2014, with no more accolades on his c.v. 'I'm surprised I haven't won [any more titles],' said Kaymer. 'I had many chances - for several reasons I didn't.'

ISABEL BALDWIN AT MAYAKOBA, MEXICO: Tyrrell Hatton said his LIV Golf debut had the feeling of the first day of school, but that finding his feet would take a little while. The 32-year-old defected to the breakaway at the death just days before his 2024 season opener in El Camaleon, Mexico, and it appears he's going to take a lot longer than that for the offseason signee to adjust. He had previously expressed reservations about a defection due to his commitment to the Ryder Cup and the majors, but eventually gave in after a reported $64 million bid was rejected. For the first time this weekend, he followed Legion XIII captain Jon Rahm into battle. However, although the Spaniard immediately repaid LIV's multi-million dollar bid, Hatton would have been left wondering if his big bet was all worthwhile.

Hatton, a member of the 2023 Ryder Cup-winning Team Europe, is now heading to the rebel circuit, while teammate Jon Rahm is expected to follow him. The Englishman, who was ranked No. 16 in the top 50, is said to have turned down previous bids from Greg Norman's breakaway over reluctance to risk dropping out of the top 50 and missing out on qualifying for the majors. According to The Telegraph, an improved bid has turned Hatton's head, with the 32-year-old now deciding to join Rahm's new team.

Hatton, a member of the 2023 Ryder Cup-winning Team Europe, is reportedly to follow his colleague Jon Rahm to the rebel circuit, according to rumors. The Englishman, who has been ranked No. 16 in the top 50, is said to have turned down previous offers from Greg Norman's breakaway over reluctance to risk losing the top 50 and missing out on qualifying for the majors. However, a new bid may have turned Hatton's head, with the 32-year-old close to joining Rahm's new team. Meronk, who was named the DP World Tour player of the year by his peers just last week, has already signed up to LIV.

For a brief moment on Sunday evening, the RBC Canadian Openway turned away from the seismic events of the previous few weeks to the 18th green. In front of a home audience in dramatic circumstances, Nick Taylor won his third victory on the PGA Tour. During a playoff against Tommy Fleetwood, the Canadian claimed a dramatic and tough win. And although Adam Hadwin was tackled to the ground by a security guard on the 18th green, the evening brought a rosier tone to what had been a bizarre and difficult week for golf.

Although there are no concrete plans on the future of LIV Golf as a result of the DP World Tour, the Saudi PIF, and the PGA Tour's merger, rebel tour operators say they're planning on going forward. PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan called him on the day of the announcement, according to a columnist for the Telegraph. Dustin Johnson was contacted by someone in LIV and was given promises, according to another report, the tour will continue to operate throughout the remainder of this season and 2024.

Martin Kaymer, a LIV Golfer, took a shot at PGA Tour supporters after they slammed the Saudi-backed tournament now that golf's two warring sides are likely to leave their differences aside. The PGA Tour took a U-turn on its stance on the Saudi-backed chain on Tuesday, confirming that it and the DP World Tour had reached an agreement with LIV to combine their businesses into a joint, yet-to-be-named entity. The change surprised followers and, especially the Tour's stars, who were unaware of the story, who were caught unaware by the media, who were enjoying it in real time on social media. Since it is now an investor in the PGA Tour, the breakaway has been chastised for allegations of'sportswashing.' Many who condemned the rebel series of'sportswashing' should return to play on or risk looking like hypocrites, according to Kaymer.

Chad Ramey's 8-under-64 National Championships managed to avoid panic and bogey on Thursday, making him the unexpected champion on a TPC Sawgrass course that seldom disappoints to deliver a surprise. In mild weather, Ramey had a one-shot lead over two-time major champion Collin Morikawa. About half of the field was at par or better. That doesn't mean the film was without drama.

The LIV Golf staff has gathered for a photo shoot ahead of the season, which starts in Mayakoba, Mexico, on Friday. All 48 players – as well as one extra – posed for a picture in a portrait.' Except for Martin Kaymer, who will not play at El Camaleon Golf Course due to a head injury, all were wearing hats. Laurie Canter of The Cleeks will take over the ex-world No. 1 for a perfect 48. Kaymer is still in Mayakoba with his team, and he will continue to recover from an ongoing wrist injury.

Any European golfers who have participated in the turbulent LIV Golf series, according to Sir Nick Faldo, will never play in the Ryder Cup again - whether players or future captains. Since being established last year and sparking significant discussion, the Saudi-backed competition has sparked a long civil war in the sport. Many well-known golfers who participated in various European tournaments over recent years have competed in the breakaway tournament, including Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia, Martin Kaymer, and Graeme McDowell.

In a candid video, the television presenter, 52, revealed her struggles with autism and anxiety on Instagram on Sunday. Melanie talked about recovering from a'massive breakdown' and being more open about her struggles, saying that the world can be 'quite brutal.'

Martin Kaymer, a LIV Golf defector, has stated that he does not feel confident teeing it up at the BMW PGA Championship next week in the midst of escalating tensions between the rebel tour players and the DP World Tour faithfuls. The German, 37, was one of 19 LIV Golf participants in the DP World Tour's, formerly the European Tour's, flagship event in Surrey, England. However, the two-time major champion has decided not to participate in the tournament because he insisted he does not want to play somewhere he does not like.'

Melanie Sykes has moved from her gondolier to Riccardo Simionato. Pals have reported that the TV host, 52, and Riccardo, 25, [right] left earlier this year because "traveling back and forth was not financially viable." In October 2020 [left] the couple first fell for one another after she paid £72 to hire his gondolier for half an hour. Although they've parted ways, they're still amicable.

The LIV Golf defectors who hadn't turned in their tour cards were denied entry into the PGA Tour, and those that didn't intend to play on the PGA Tour were banned. The PGA Tour's new season is set to begin in two weeks' time on September 15, but Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau's likes will not be allowed to tee it up. Players who hadn't resigned when leaving LIV, such as Mickelson, DeChambeau, and Pat Perez, were told that their memberships had been suspended for the 2022-23 season.

Many from the LIV Golf tour have been asked to keep their branding at home. In an email sent on Tuesday, DP tour officials asked LIV Golfers to refrain from wearing LIV logos on their clothing, ahead of the BMW PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club in Surrey, England. The ESPN memo advised the nearly 20 LIV Golfers scheduled to compete in the event that they "will not be permitted to play in the Wednesday Pro-Am and out of respect for our sponsors, our journalists, and your fellow players, we would kindly ask you not to wear LIV Golf-branded clothing during your participation."

Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, and Bubba Watson have left for the Saudi-backed tournament, with the PGA banning anyone who wishes to play in LIV. The DP World Tour hasn't followed suit, since the former European tour's bylaws did not provide for the same punishment, which means McIlroy will compete with 18 LIV members at the BMW PGA Championship.