Kaymer tells Rory to do himself a major favour and ignore Tiger tag

USPGA champion Martin Kaymer has warned Rory McIlroy against comparing himself to Tiger Woods.

Kaymer recorded a final round of 71 to finish in a share of 39th — 19 strokes adrift of the new US Open champion at Congressional on Sunday.

The Dusseldorf-born player says it is not unreasonable to label McIlroy ‘the next Tiger Woods’ but warned of the hazards if the player himself gets sucked into the hype.