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Martin Kaymer — Ryder Cup Rating

Germany · Precision · Peak overall 82 · #17 in the Europe pool

Career Ryder Cup record in-game: 2W · 0H · 2L

Attribute ratings

Ratings are a subjective interpretation created for Drive for Five, scored 0–99 across nine attributes. Pressure is weighted heavily in Ryder Cup situations — it's the attribute that most often decides the closest matches. Read how it fits the wider Ryder Cup statistics that actually predict results.

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Scouting report: Martin Kaymer

Everything below is derived from Martin's Drive for Five ratings — the same nine attributes that drive the game. Martin is rated 82 overall and plays as a Precision.

Why these ratings

Martin Kaymer's profile is defined by pressure (89) — the standout number in the card. As a Precision player, Martin prioritises finding fairways and greens — accuracy 79, iron play 86. That control is gold in foursomes, where mistakes are shared, and on tight courses that punish the crooked driver.

Ryder Cup strengths

Martin's biggest weapons are Pressure (89) — elite pressure; Irons (86) — strong iron play; Driving (83) — strong driving distance. These are the attributes to lean on when picking sessions and pairings.

Weaknesses to manage

Martin's card is unusually well-rounded — there's no glaring weakness below the pool average, which is part of what makes this such a dependable pick across formats.

Best format

On the ratings, Martin's strongest session is the Singles. One-on-one match play rewards this card’s temperament and short game — the profile of a player you trust when there’s no partner to lean on.

The attribute that defines Martin

Pressure — 89. More than any other number, this is the rating that shapes how Martin should be used in a squad.

In Drive for Five, Martin's in-game Ryder Cup record stands at 2W · 0H · 2L.

How to use Martin in Drive for Five

Based purely on the in-game ratings, Martin is best deployed as a squad-depth option whose best session is the singles. With pressure rated 89, this is a player who gets better when the match tightens — exactly who you want on the course when the cup is being decided.

Want to see it play out? Draft Martin in Drive for Five, set the pairings, and find out whether the ratings deliver when the cup is on the line.

Drive for Five is an independent, unofficial fan project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the Ryder Cup, the PGA of America, Ryder Cup Europe, the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour, or any player, team or organisation mentioned. All ratings are subjective interpretations created for the game.