The 2010 USPGA and 2014 US Open champion will be one of the favourites when the men's golf competition tees off on 11 August, but first the German has been dedicated to soaking up the
“For me it would have been a big mistake not to come,” Kaymer said.
“It is so inspiring, the work ethic and the way they other Olympians
dedicate their lives pretty much to their sport, because they don't make
as much money as we do in golf.”
For two-time major winner Martin Kaymer of Germany, his first three
days as an Olympian have proved utterly convincing. Meal times in the
Olympic Village alone are enough for the former world No.1.
“Five tents of the Oktoberfest — that is pretty much what that
breakfast, lunch place is like. It is amazing. You walk in, see people
from your country and sit down with them and talk about what they do,
how they prepare,” Kaymer said.
“You see the other athletes coming up to you and they want a picture
with you and you actually look up to them. It's a win-win. Rafael Nadal
is one that is very inspiring, the way he is as a person. He is very
dedicated. I would love to see him for a few minutes and talk sports. I
saw him yesterday but he could barely eat, there were so many people
wanting to talk to him and take pictures,” he said.
experience.
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