Martin Kaymer

## **Martin Kaymer: Ringmaster of the golfing circus** Kaymer won two major championships, was ranked No.1 in the world, and holed the putt that rounded off the Miracle of Medinah in the unforgettable Ryder Cup of 2012.  The German continued to command enormous respect from his peers and golf fans around the world following a triumph at the 2014 U.S. Open. His enduring popularity may be explained by his life philosophy, as described during his appearance on the LIV Golf Fairway To Heaven podcast in 2024. He said: “There are no shortcuts to success. No matter what you do, you have to put in the time and the effort. Nothing is given to you. “Excuses don’t get you anywhere. You have to find solutions to become better and more successful in life – not in terms of trophies and money, just in being comfortable with who you are, and surrounding yourself with people who make you better and inspire you. “It can be superficial, to be defined as the golfer you are. Within that circus, you need to find good people who see you for who you are, and not only the athlete. Long term, that will make you a much stronger person.” Wise words that illustrate the character of the captain of LIV Golf team Cleeks GC who, as he enters his forties, still has much to bring to the sport.