Martin Kaymer of Germany won the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin, in a finish that surprised everybody in attendance and watching on television.
Over American Bubba Watson, he won a playoff to win what is the last major tournament of the year. Dustin Johnson ended up being penalized two strokes for grounding his club in what was deemed to be a sandtrap on the last hole, although it appeared that he would also be in the extra hole playoff.
In what was tightly bunched, close finish, Kaymer, 25-year old from Mettmann, Germany who also lives in Arizona claimed his first major championship. To get into the playoff, Kaymer sunk a 15-foot putt on the last hole of regulation. Watson sent a shot from the rough into the water on the second hole, although he jumped out to a lead in the playoff. To earn the title, Kaymer played consistently down the stretch.
At 10-under, Zach Johnson and Rory Mcllroy tied for third. Alongside Steve Elkington and Jason Dufner, Dustin Johnson slid to a tie for fifth with his penalty.
To finish in a tie for 12th, Phil Mickelson shot a final round 5-under, playing earlier in the day. Getting to 4-under at one point, Tiger Woods made an early move, but finished 2-under for the tournament. To tie for 10th, American Matt Kuchar led after two rounds shot a 72.
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