Golf-Open-Hot Kaymer soaks up tributes from Els, Faldo, Norman
TURNBERRY, Scotland, July 15 (Reuters) - Germany's Martin Kaymer, the hottest player in the field for this week's British Open, has revelled in the acclaim he has received from his peers over the last three days.
Fresh from back-to-back victories at the French and Scottish opens, Kaymer has soaked up tributes from former major winners Ernie Els, Nick Faldo and Greg Norman.
"It's nice to go to tournaments and have big names coming up to you," the world number 11 told reporters on Wednesday.
"Ernie Els came up to me in the locker room and said: 'Well done the last couple of weeks, it's awesome.' Nick Faldo came up to me, and also Greg Norman. It's been fun."
Praise from three-times major champion Els was especially meaningful for Kaymer, who has long idolised the smooth-swinging South African.
"He is just the full package, a great player," said Kaymer, who won the Scottish Open by two shots at Loch Lomond on Sunday to claim his fourth European Tour title. "Such a nice guy with a great swing.
"I didn't know him when I came out on Tour but I've had the honour to play with him a few times and I had the possibility to meet him as a person. He's just a very nice human being."
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