Martin Kaymer Shoots 63: Largest Ever Come-from-Behind Win in a WGC Event

Martin Kaymer birdied nine of his last 12 holes in the largest ever come-from-behind win in a World Golf Championship.

Kaymer started the day five shots behind the leader, Frederick Jacobsen.

He started his fourth round with six straight pars until a chip-in from a greenside bunker on the seventh hole of play. He then recorded another birdie on the par-five eighth hole and would make the turn four shots off of the leader, Frederick Jacobsen.

He then ran off a remarkable string of four birdies to gain a share of the lead on the 13th, taking sole possession after a birdie on the 15th. 

He then recorded a birdie on the 71st and 72nd holes of the HSBC Champions to assume the title of "Clubhouse Leader" with Frederick Jacobsen still on the course. 

Moments later, Fredrik Jacobson missed a par putt from some 17-feet at the par-three 17th to give Kaymer his final margin of victory.

The victory is the first World Golf Championship for Kaymer, and he is now eligible to play in the PGA TOUR's Hyundai Tournament of Champions in January.

His 63 topped Hunter Mahan's 64 at the Bridgestone Invitational last year, setting the record for the lowest 18-hole total in a final round by a winner of a WGC Event. 

It was the second win of the year for Kaymer.

"It was an OK year," Kaymer said. "But now it's a good year."

Jacobsen led by three shots until a three-putt bogey on the eighth. 

While Kaymer was charging, Jacobsen birdied twice more on the 12th and 14th, but it wouldn't be enough, as his hopes for a title ended with a badly pulled drive on the 17th.

Graeme McDowell carded a 67 for a solo third place finish, and Rory McIlroy's 69 was enough to move him past fellow Brit Lee Westwood to No. 2 in the Official World Golf Rankings. 

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