Martin Kaymer is one of Germany’s most accomplished modern golfers. A former world No. 1 and two-time major champion, he made his name through calm decision-making, elite ball-striking, and big performances at the 2010 PGA Championship and 2014 U.S. Open. As of 2026, he competes on the LIV Golf League as captain of Cleeks Golf Club.
Martin Kaymer’s Biography
| Detail | Information |
| Full name | Martin Kaymer |
| Nickname | N/A |
| Date of birth | December 28, 1984 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Düsseldorf, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in / 184 cm |
| Weight | 165 lb / approximately 75 kg |
| Turned professional | 2005 |
| Current tour / team | LIV Golf League; captain of Cleeks Golf Club |
| Career prize money / tournament earnings | At least $11,555,832 in official PGA TOUR earnings; reported LIV Golf career prize money of $9,659,895 through the 2026 regular season. |
| Professional wins | 23 worldwide professional wins reported |
| Major titles | 2: 2010 PGA Championship and 2014 U.S. Open |
| PGA TOUR wins | 3 |
| DP World Tour titles | 11 |
| Major achievement | Former Official World Golf Ranking No. 1; held the position for eight weeks in 2011 |
| Ryder Cup | Four appearances: 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016 |
| Sponsors | N/A |
| Relationship status | Married |
| Spouse | Irene Scholz |
| Children | One son, Sam |
| Instagram profile | @martinkaymer59 |
Kaymer has built a public image around golf, fitness, family, and his junior-golf work rather than celebrity attention. His verified Instagram bio identifies him as a professional golfer for Cleeks Golf Club and highlights both of his major titles.
Early Career
Martin Kaymer was born in Düsseldorf and developed into one of Germany’s strongest golf prospects during the mid-2000s. He turned professional in 2005, then quickly proved he belonged at the next level by winning five times in 14 starts on the EPD Tour in 2006. That season included a remarkable 59, and he later finished fourth on the 2006 Challenge Tour rankings to secure his place on the European Tour.
Professional Career
Kaymer’s breakthrough came on the European Tour, where he won 11 titles and captured the 2010 Race to Dubai after four victories that season. His biggest early milestone was the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits, where he defeated Bubba Watson in a playoff. In 2011, he reached world No. 1. He added the 2014 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, winning by eight shots, and also won The Players Championship that year. He joined LIV Golf in 2022 and became captain of Cleeks GC.
Wife
Martin Kaymer is married to Irene Scholz, who works in the health and fitness field. The couple reportedly met through mutual friends and began their relationship in 2021. They welcomed a son in early 2022, completed a small civil marriage ceremony later that year, and held a larger wedding celebration in the Bavarian Alps in 2024.
Martin Kaymer’s Net Worth Details
As of 2026, estimate Martin Kaymer’s net worth at around $20 million to $25 million. This range should be treated as an estimate rather than a confirmed financial figure. Publicly documented income includes PGA TOUR prize money, DP World Tour earnings, LIV Golf event payouts, major-championship winnings, endorsements, and appearance-related income. Spotrac lists career earnings of more than $20 million across PGA, LIV Golf, and major-championship categories, while public LIV Golf payout tracking estimates nearly $9.66 million in LIV event earnings through 2026.
Prize Money
| Event / category | Year | Result | Reported prize money |
| PGA Championship | 2010 | Winner | $1,350,000 |
| U.S. Open | 2014 | Winner | $1,620,000 |
| LIV Golf Mexico City | 2026 | T-25 | $182,500 |
| LIV Golf South Africa | 2026 | T-31 | $153,750 |
| LIV Golf Andalucía | 2026 | T-24 | $195,000 |
| LIV Golf Indianapolis | 2026 | T-50 | $25,250 |
| PGA Championship | 2026 | T-35 | $78,806 |
| LIV Golf regular-season earnings | 2026 | 11 events | $1,200,725 |
Career Earnings
| Tour / category | Career earnings | Notes |
| PGA TOUR official money | $11,555,832 | Official PGA TOUR career-profile figure |
| LIV Golf prize money | $9,659,895 | Reported direct player prize money from 2022–2026 |
| DP World Tour career earnings | €22,763,392 | Reported career figure in the European Tour summary |
| Combined PGA TOUR + reported LIV figure | $21,215,727 | Simple addition; excludes DP World Tour money to avoid double-counting events or currencies |
Endorsements
Martin Kaymer’s full list of active endorsement partners in 2026 is not publicly available. Earlier in his career, he was visibly associated with major golf-equipment and apparel brands, including Titleist and FootJoy, as seen in tournament imagery, while he has also maintained close links with BMW through German golf events and the BMW International Open.
However, a historical clothing or equipment appearance is not proof of an active 2026 sponsorship agreement. His official Instagram mainly promotes his own golf identity, Cleeks GC, the Martin Kaymer Junior Trophy, and related foundation activity rather than publishing a formal sponsor roster.
Major Championship Results
| Major championship | Best finish | Year | Wins | Top-10 finishes reported |
| The Masters Tournament | T-16 | 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| PGA Championship | Winner | 2010 | 1 | 3 |
| U.S. Open | Winner | 2014 | 1 | 2 |
| The Open Championship | T-7 | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 2 major wins | 2010 and 2014 | 2 | 6 |