Kaymer’s flying form at KLM buoys Euro hopes

A WIN apiece for Europe and the USA gave cheer to both captains with just three weeks to go until the 38th Ryder Cup matches at Celtic Manor.

On this side of the Atlantic, Germany’s Martin Kaymer followed his major breakthrough at the US PGA Championship last month with victory in Hilversum, Holland, at the KLM Open on Sunday, to delight European skipper Colin Montgomerie.

There was also a top-eight finish for Italy’s Francesco Molinari, six shots behind Kaymer while a shot further back. 3 Irish Open champion Ross Fisher maintained his recent good form with a tie for 11th place.