Martin Kaymer was on top of the world after holing the winning putt at the 2012 Ryder Cup.
Defining moment —
Martin Kaymer was on top of the world after holing the winning putt at the 2012 Ryder Cup.
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A seven-foot putt was all that stood between Kaymer and Europe in clinching an unlikely come-from-behind victory against the U.S. at Medinah.
Crucial putt —
A seven-foot putt was all that stood between Kaymer and Europe in clinching an unlikely come-from-behind victory against the U.S. at Medinah.
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The German was swamped by his jubilant teammates, with Rory McIlroy on his right joining the celebrations.
Hero of the hour —
The German was swamped by his jubilant teammates, with Rory McIlroy on his right joining the celebrations.
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The former world No. 1 had good reason to feel the Sam Ryder trophy might be his own personal property.
Covted trophy —
The former world No. 1 had good reason to feel the Sam Ryder trophy might be his own personal property.
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Kaymer claimed his second major title in 2014 by winning the U.S. Open at Pinehurst.
Double major —
Kaymer claimed his second major title in 2014 by winning the U.S. Open at Pinehurst.
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Kaymer is doused with water by fellow German and LPGA star Sandra Gal in June after adding to his 2011 PGA Championship triumph.
National hero —
Kaymer is doused with water by fellow German and LPGA star Sandra Gal in June after adding to his 2011 PGA Championship triumph.
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Kaymer's vital part in Europe's 2012 victory left him the center of media attraction at Medinah, and he will be hoping for similar success this weekend at Gleneagles in Scotland.
Kaymer's Ryder heroics —
Kaymer's vital part in Europe's 2012 victory left him the center of media attraction at Medinah, and he will be hoping for similar success this weekend at Gleneagles in Scotland.
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