Martin Kaymer celebrates after securing the U.S. Open crown at Pinehurst by an incredible eight shots, becoming the first German to win the tournament in the process.
Kaymer seals U.S. Open triumph —
Martin Kaymer celebrates after securing the U.S. Open crown at Pinehurst by an incredible eight shots, becoming the first German to win the tournament in the process.
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Kaymer went into the final round protecting a five-shot lead and carded one of the few under par rounds on the final day at Pinehurst to stretch that to eight by the end.
Kaymer seals U.S. Open triumph —
Kaymer went into the final round protecting a five-shot lead and carded one of the few under par rounds on the final day at Pinehurst to stretch that to eight by the end.
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Erik Compton, who had two heart transplants before getting a place on the PGA Tour, secured his best ever finish in golf by tying for second place and securing a berth at next year's Masters.
Kaymer seals U.S. Open triumph —
Erik Compton, who had two heart transplants before getting a place on the PGA Tour, secured his best ever finish in golf by tying for second place and securing a berth at next year's Masters.
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Kaymer was in the final pairing with American Rickie Fowler but the 25-year-old didn't get off to the best of starts and failed to exert any real pressure on the German.
Kaymer seals U.S. Open triumph —
Kaymer was in the final pairing with American Rickie Fowler but the 25-year-old didn't get off to the best of starts and failed to exert any real pressure on the German.
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A double bogey on the fourth hole hurt Fowler's challenge but he steadied the ship after that to share second with Compton.
Kaymer seals U.S. Open triumph —
A double bogey on the fourth hole hurt Fowler's challenge but he steadied the ship after that to share second with Compton.
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For the first time, the Women's U.S. Open will be held at the same course the week after the men's event has finished. Lydia Ko -- the world No. 3 from New Zealand -- was at Pinehurst to watch the final round.
Kaymer seals U.S. Open triumph —
For the first time, the Women's U.S. Open will be held at the same course the week after the men's event has finished. Lydia Ko -- the world No. 3 from New Zealand -- was at Pinehurst to watch the final round.
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