When we discuss clutch putting when it matters the most you have to mention Martin Kaymer's name. When he won his major (the 2010 PGA Championship), he made a ten foot par putt on the 18th hole to get himself into a playoff. Remember the 2012 Ryder Cup, when the European team made that insurmountable comeback to beat the Americans, Kaymer made the clinching five footer. And now the 2014 Player's Championship, Kaymer made another five footer to hold on and escape a playoff with Jim Furyk. Not to mention the 30 footer he made on 17. The German started the week out hot, and didn't stop.
Kaymer opened the week with a course-record tying 63. He then was able to hold onto apart of the lead the rest of the week. Kaymer played very well on the final round, and looked as if there was no looking back. But due to a thunder-storm delay, he was forced to. Jim Furyk finished well before him at 12 under, and going onto the 15th hole, he was 15 under. Then by some act of fate for Jim, Kaymer made a double. After his double he made a par on 16, and then came to the dreaded 17th island green. Kaymer hit what looked like an okay, but not up to standards shot, and found his ball spinning with-in inches of the water. After a very poor chip, all Kaymer had left of his lead was a 30 footer. You know what? He made it. Then marched on to the 18th and made his par to claim the trophy.
After watching the trophy presentation, you can't have thought that this victory couldn't have come to a more deserving and good guy. Kaymer has faced some tough issues with his golf game after once being on top of the world. As a golf fan it is good to see him back because he is truly one of the greatest guys on the PGA Tour, and we are all wishing him the best of luck.
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