DUBLIN, Ohio – Despite coughing up a two-shot lead in an attempt to end a five-year victory drought, Martin Kaymer’s smile didn’t flinch Sunday at the Memorial.
Kaymer hasn’t won anywhere since capturing the 2014 U.S. Open at Pinehurst, but he appeared in great position to do so this week after racing out to a 15 under total through three rounds. Instead the German endured a difficult final round as Patrick Cantlay raced past him, leaving Kaymer alone in third place after an even-par 72.
Kaymer shared that he set a goal of reaching 18 or 19 under par entering the day, but that total at best would have gotten him into a playoff with Cantlay, who closed with a bogey-free 64 to reach 19 under.