Martin Kaymer - Slight Spoiler

[WoodbridgeGolf37]

What happened to his game?

I know the popular explanation is: he tried to start playing a draw for Augusta in 2011 and hasn't been the same since. Yet only 2 or 3 months earlier he obliterated a strong field in Abu Dhabi and performed well in the Match Play. I believe he's won only once since then...

I recognize it's difficult to consistently win at the highest level, but this is a guy who went from dominating performances to struggling to compete (today is a good example).

Does anyone see anything in his swing ? I know he's been toying with different putters - maybe the next belly convert? It would be tragic to see another Duval or Baker-Finch.

 

[ms1170]

I volunteer to be the next Duval or Baker-Finch.

 

[magicmarker]

5 year exemption, that's what happened.

some use it to see how much money they can make, some use the time to institute changes.

he obviously falls into the latter category.

 

[natep]

Maybe he just ran hot and is now regressing to the mean.

 

[dbl]

Nov 2011 he was brilliant at WGC HSBC Champions in Shanghai, closing with a rousing 63.

 

[drewyallop]

Maybe he just ran hot and is now regressing to the mean.

Gets my vote natep.

 

[Kevin Shields]

Maybe he enjoyed the fruits of his labor too much

 

[johnnymarlboro]

Maybe he enjoyed the fruits of his labor too much

I didn't think we were talking about Anthony Kim...

 

[WoodbridgeGolf37]

I heard him say yesterday that he feels that he's striking it "very well". So I guess the answer is: this game is hard enough to derail even the best talents from time to time.

I like his game, demeanor and swing. I hope he returns to form.

 

[wulsy]

He was really never that good IMHO.

 

[magicmarker]

Lack of mental fortitude too IMHO.