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Topic: Martin Kaymer

Move west to US PGA Tour proving wrong direction for European players

Rory McIlroy has only managed to play on the weekend once since rejoining the US tour. Warren Little / Getty Images

Mar 27, 2013

Europeans such as Rory McIlroy, Ross Fisher and Martin Kaymer enduring a frustrating time since signing up for US tour, writes Steve Elling. Read Article Move west to US PGA Tour proving wrong direction for European players

Continental drift in golf is now a gulf

Martin Kaymer has signed on for the US PGA Tour next year, joining European players such as the World Nos 1 and No 2, Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald, as well as Graeme McDowell and Justin Rose. Pawan Singh / The National

Dec 18, 2012

Another European golfer has signed on to the US tour, putting the top 28 of the world rankings Stateside next year. Steve Elling on the reasons behind the migrations. Read Article Continental drift in golf is now a gulf

Earth will be a tough place for Rory McIlroy

This year Rory McIlroy has won the US PGA Championship, become world No 1 and helped Europe win the Ryder Cup. Wong Maye-E / AP Photo

Nov 14, 2012

John McAuley explains why the world No 1 is going to face a stiff challenge in Dubai next week despite tremendous success this year. Read Article Earth will be a tough place for Rory McIlroy

Martin Kaymer: Ryder Cup indescribable

Martin Kaymer, right, a European Ryder Cup rookie in 2010, said he benefited from the wisdom of wise heads such as Ian Poulter, left. Adrian Dennis / AFP

Sep 27, 2012

Europe's Martin Kaymer tells John McAuley what it means to represent an entire continent in golf's greatest team event. Read Article Martin Kaymer: Ryder Cup indescribable

 

Martin Kaymer needs to justify Ryder Cup inclusion

Martin kaymer managed to cling to the final place for an automatic spot on the European Ryder Cup team to face the US at Medinah next month. Stuart Franklin / Getty Images

Aug 29, 2012

How will Jose Maria Olazabal, the European captain, get the best from a man so out of sorts during his last competitive outing, the US PGA? Read Article Martin Kaymer needs to justify Ryder Cup inclusion

 

British Open: Caddie lifts up Brazilian's game; Lee Westwood struggles

LYTHAM ST ANNES, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Adilson Da Silva of Brazil hits a tee shot on the fifth hole during the first round of the 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club on July 19, 2012 in Lytham St Annes, England. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 148663793.jpg

Jul 19, 2012

Adilson Da Silva's caddie says the right things to calm him down; Lee Westwood admits he is struggling; Tom Watson turns back the clock against Martin Kaymer and Ryo Ishikawa. Read Article British Open: Caddie lifts up Brazilian's game; Lee Westwood struggles

 

Golf: Majors are now open for the majority to win

Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke holds up the Claret Jug trophy as he celebrates winning the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Sunday, July 17, 2011. (AP Photo/Tim Hales)

Jul 14, 2012

It has been a while since the Big Four of Tiger, Phil, Vijay and Ernie were dominating golf courses as a new generation is stepping up. Read Article Golf: Majors are now open for the majority to win

 

McIlroy and Bjorn hold slender lead over pack in Dubai Desert Classic

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 10: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot on the 16th hole during the second round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club on February 10, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 138637043.jpg

Feb 11, 2012

Lower-ranked players rub shoulders with stars near the top of the leaderboard. Read Article McIlroy and Bjorn hold slender lead over pack in Dubai Desert Classic

 

A confidence conundrum even for the best of golfers around the world

DOHA, QATAR - FEBRUARY 05: Martin Kaymer of Germany plays a bunker shot on the first hole during the final round of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters held at Doha Golf Club on February 5, 2012 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 138289178.jpg

Feb 09, 2012

High expectations – confidence! – can antagonise good golf, which asks the human brain to contain its expectations to the next shot. This is, of course, unnatural for the human brain. Read Article A confidence conundrum even for the best of golfers around the world

 

Hunter Mahan seeks new pastures

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Feb 02, 2012

The Qatar Masters will provide the US PGA Tour player a different experience from playing in America. Read Article Hunter Mahan seeks new pastures

 

Ahmed Al Musharrekh feels the heat

Jan 27, 2012

The Emirati, though, is optimistic after a 'rough day' as Martin Kaymer struggles at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. Read Article Ahmed Al Musharrekh feels the heat

 

In the company of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and 'Some Guy Ranked No 1'

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Jan 27, 2012

Chuck Culpepper follows the action at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship from as early as 7.40 in the morning, but so do many others. Read Article In the company of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and 'Some Guy Ranked No 1'

 

More complete Rory McIlroy ready to swing away in Dubai Desert Classic

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Jan 20, 2012

Rory McIlroy says it will be a more polished and stronger player that fans in Dubai will see when he competes in the Dubai Desert Classic in February. Read Article More complete Rory McIlroy ready to swing away in Dubai Desert Classic

 

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

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Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

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Vin Diesel in Fast And Furious 6. Courtesy Universal

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