adminChampions golf title in Shanghai by three strokes over in-form Swede Fredrik Jacobson.
The world number six Kaymer finished 20-under overall in the US$7m showpiece with his timely round of 68, capping off his remarkable day with a 15-foot birdie putt on the 18th.
Jacobson had commanded the summit of the leaderboard since round two but the 54th ranked player fired three bogeys as Kaymer went three strokes clear with clinical green finishes – including a blistering 30-footer on the 16th.
Kaymer, who had nine birdies in all on the day, finished Asia’s flagship tournament on 268 at the Sheshan International course in Shanghai.
“It was an ok year, now it is a good one,” said the understated 26-year-old German.
Kaymer began the year with his triumph at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship but then saw his form dip until Sunday, when his game came together in spectacular fashion to snatch the win from Jacobson.
Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell redeemed himself in part after his nightmare weekend at the Andalucia Masters last week finishing in third. – AFP.
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