Martin Kaymer Parents

Last Modified May 29, 2024 08:38 GMT
Source: Official Instagram Account of Martin Kaymer

Former world No. 1 Martin Kaymer was born on December 28, 1984. As an amateur, the golfer won two amateur titles in 2003 and 2004. He turned professional at the age of 20 in 2005 and won his first professional event at the Central German Classic on the EPD Tour. Kaymer achieved world No. 1 in 2011 for three weeks as per the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR).

Kaymer initially played on the EPD Tour and then the Challenger Tour, through which he earned a European Tour card in 2007. He has won a total of 23 professional wins, including the 2010 PGA Championship, the 2014 US Open, the 2011 WGC-HSBC Champions and the 2014 Players Championship. In 2022, he joined the LIV Golf League.

In 2014, Kaymer won the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, against Bubba Watson in a playoff, and before that, he won the 2014 U.S. Open, defeating Erik Compton and Ricke Fowler by eight strokes. At the 2024 PGA Championship, he finished tied for 73rd place and his OWG is No. 1604.

Who are Martin Kaymer’s parents?

Martin Kaymer’s parents are Horst and Rina Kaymer.

Kaymer was born in Dusseldorf, Germany. His father, Horst Kaymer, was a retired corporate executive. His mother, Rina Kaymer, passed away in 2008 due to skin cancer complications. Kaymer began playing golf with his brother, though there is no information available about his siblings.

Who is Martin Kaymer’s father?

Horst Kaymer is the father of Martin Kaymer. Kaymer dedicated his 2014 US Open victory to his father, Horst Kaymer, stating that he did not gift anything to Horst on Father's Day in the hopes that this would work. Aside from the fact that Horst was a corporate executive, not much is known about him.

Who is Martin Kaymer’s mother?

Martin Kaymer's mother, Rina Kaymer, passed away in 2008 after suffering from skin cancer complications. Kaymer dedicated his 2014 Players Championship to his mother, which was also Mother's Day.

What is the nationality of Martin Kaymer’s parents?

There is no information available about the nationality of Martin Maymer’s parents; however, Kaymer was born in Dusseldorf, Germany and since he is a German, it is widely assumed that his parents are German too. But it is still unverified.

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FAQs

A. Martin Kaymer’s parents are Horst and Rina Kaymer.
A. Martin Kaymer reached world No. 1 in 2011 for three weeks, as per OWGR.
A. Martin Kaymer has a total of 23 professional wins, 11 on the European Tour, six on the EPD Tour, two on the Challenge, one each on Sunshine and the PGA Tour and two others. 
A. Martin Kaymer is of German nationality. He was born in Dusseldorf, Germany. 
A. Martin Kaymer's wife is Irene Scholz; they got married in 2022.
A. Yes, Martin Kaymer and wife Irene Scholz have a son named Sam, born in January 2022.

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