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Martin Kaymer Interview on being #1

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Hollister Well Established Member

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Have not seen an interview of Kaymer until today. Like-able guy. Modest.

OK - due to my nationality I might be a bit pre-occupied. But he is not to be seen much on TV over here. At least a lot of my non-golfing friends know, that "we are no. 1 golfer" now. Huh, yellow-press, ...

Been watching the WGC this weekend - hope he plays better in the next week to be honored with a little more air time...


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Yeah it is a shame about his profile in Germany, it was said on Sky Sports Golf that he could walk down the main street in Berlin and hardly no one would know who he is.

That will change over time I am sure, the more wins he has.

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Originally Posted by Ash1974

Yeah it is a shame about his profile in Germany, it was said on Sky Sports Golf that he could walk down the main street in Berlin and hardly no one would know who he is.

That will change over time I am sure, the more wins he has.


That's a shame? That would be totally awesome!!

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I'm sure he enjoys being able to walk down the street in peace, but a little bit more media attention would not hurt golf.

The problem with golf is that most people that watch and find interest in golf also play golf. Which limits the amount of people generally interested in the sport a lot. Football and hockey are watched by millions that don't play themselves.

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He's the future and an exciting player, that's for sure.

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Originally Posted by jamo

He's the future and an exciting player, that's for sure.



He's a great player and probably has the brightest future of all the young guys that are talked about today, but I think "exciting" is a different category and the one thing he doesn't have going for him.  I just can't imagine a time where networks are hoping for Kaymer to get in the mix to jack up the ratings--even though he can play great golf


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He's a great player and probably has the brightest future of all the young guys that are talked about today, but I think "exciting" is a different category and the one thing he doesn't have going for him.  I just can't imagine a time where networks are hoping for Kaymer to get in the mix to jack up the ratings--even though he can play great golf


But...that also poses a question: Who are/were the most 'exciting' players in professional golf ?

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The long hitters/ risk takers and the guys that dress like clowns.

Kaymer is a nice guy and an incredible player, but he ain´t no Trevino personality wise so he´ll have to win more majors to be considered charismatic. Even if you have the personality of a wet carrot, if you win enough tournaments people will consider you exciting and charismatic.

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But...that also poses a question: Who are/were the most 'exciting' players in professional golf ?



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Originally Posted by RichF

But...that also poses a question: Who are/were the most 'exciting' players in professional golf ?



Okay, I'll bite. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.

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Okay, I'll bite. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.


Yeah, that's what I would have said....put Bubba Watson in here too cos he's an unpredictable/unorthodox bomber and maybe Rickie Fowler also with his unorthodox swing and dress-sense ( I actually like the all-orange affair)

I can't really think of any off the European Tour who fit the bill as 'exciting' in these areas...

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The long hitters/ risk takers and the guys that dress like clowns.

Kaymer is a nice guy and an incredible player, but he ain´t no Trevino personality wise so he´ll have to win more majors to be considered charismatic. Even if you have the personality of a wet carrot, if you win enough tournaments people will consider you exciting and charismatic.


True...I dont think Kaymer, as 'mechanical' as he plays, is like someone like Nick Faldo....I could never warm to that guy at all.

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I actually like the fact he lets his golf do the talking and doesn't run his mouth off talking sh1t

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