German Precision

With his stunning performance in capturing last month’s US Open by eight shots, Martin Kaymer silenced those who doubted he was the genuine article when he reached the top of the world rankings in 2011

Adam Scott finished in a share of ninth spot

The injured Tiger Woods was missed but just the like the spectacularly restored Pinehurst No 2 course, which was a marvel all week, a renewed Martin Kaymer has more than adequately filled the void of a dominant champion with a performance for the ages.

"To sit here with the US Open trophy late on Sunday night, quipped Kaymer, is ... very, very happy; very, very nice; very, very satisfying.”.

About the only negative for Kaymer is that his record scoring spree will result in further handicap shortening at the Whisper Rock Golf Club he calls home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The club will be swift to lower his handicap further from the +5.9 as it stood at the end of May. Off such a number, there will be plenty of well-heeled members lining up to take their chance at rolling the new champion when he’s back in town.

They should bring their money with them. This streak might not be at an end just yet.

Kaymer celebrates with his caddie, Scotsman Craig Connelly

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