Martin Kaymer is a German professional golfer who plays on the European Tour and LIV Golf. Former world no. 1, Martin has 23 professional wins, including two major titles. The 37-year-old’s net worth is $22 million. Here we highlight Martin Kaymer’s net worth, salary, earnings, biography, wife, and more.
About Martin Kaymer
Martin Kaymer was born on 28 December 1984 in Dusseldorf, West Germany. The German golfer turned professional in 2005.
Former world no. 1, Martin Kaymer has 23 professional wins, including two major titles. Martin’s first major came in 2010, at the PGA Championship, at Whistling Straits. He scored an 11-under-par and played a three-hole playoff to win over Bubba Watson.
He was named the European Tour Golfer of the Year in 2010. Martin was awarded the Harry Vardon trophy that same year for winning the Race to Dubai.
In January 2010, he won the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. He scored -21 for a one-stroke win over Ian Poulter. In September, he clinched the KLM Open. He won the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in October of that year. In January 2011, Martin successfully defended his Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. He scored -24 to grab an 8-stroke victory over Rory McIlory.
Martin Kaymer became the world no. 1 on 27 February 2011. He was the best golfer in the world for 8 weeks. In 2011, Martin won the World Golf Championship event WGC-HSBC Champions.
In 2014, he won PGA Tour’s The Players Championship, a one-stroke win over Jim Furyk. Martin Kaymer’s second major came in June 2014. He won the U.S. Open at Pinehurst by leading each round, clinching an 8-stroke victory over the runners-up Erik Compton and Rickie Fowler.
Martin Kaymer played for Team Europe in four Ryder Cups, in 2010 (winners), 2012 (winners), 2014 (winners), and 2016. He served as the non-playing vice-captain in 2021.
Martin Kaymer’s Net Worth and Earnings
German golfer Martin Kaymer’s net worth is $22 million in 2024. Former world no. 1, Martin Kaymer has 23 professional wins, including two major titles. He earns a lucrative amount from endorsements and sponsorship deals.
For winning the 2010 PGA Championship, Martin Kaymer pocketed a $1,350,000 winner’s share. He received $1,620,000 in prize money for winning his second major at the 2014 U.S. Open.
Martin Kaymer won the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship three times, in 2008, 2010, and 2011, and won an overall $1,116,660 in prize money. He received a $1,200,000 winner’s share for winning the WGC-HSBC Champions. Kaymer also won the 2014 Players Championship and pocketed $1,800,000.
Endorsement
Former world no. 1 and two-time major winner Martin Kaymer earns a huge amount from endorsements and sponsorship deals. He currently has endorsement deals with TaylorMade, Rolex, SAP, Mercedes, Etihad Airways, Hugo Boss, and New Era.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Martin Kaymer |
| Born | 28 December 1984 |
| Birthplace | Dusseldorf, West Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Age | 37 |
| Height | 184 cm (6′) |
| Current Tour | European Tour, LIV Golf |
| Professional Wins | 23 |
| Major Title | 2 |
| Net Worth | $22 million |
| Highest Ranking | 1 |
| Relationship | Married |
| Spouse | Irene Scholz |
| Wife’s Insta | @_irenescholz_ |
| @martinkaymer59 |
Wife
Martin Kaymer’s gorgeous wife is Irene Scholz Kaymer. Irene is a German native. Martin and Irene had been dating for a few years before their marriage in October 2022.
The couple was seen at the 2021 Ryder Cup dinner. Irene was an instructor at Peloton.
Conclusion
Martin Kaymer is the former world no. 1. He has 23 professional wins, including two major titles, the 2010 PGA Championship, and the 2014 U.S. Open. The 37-year-old’s net worth is $22 million. Martin Kaymer owns houses in Mettmann, Germany, and Scottsdale, Arizona, and lives with his wife Irene.
