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It might go down as the most expensive go-kart experience in history.
German Martin Kaymer, relaxing between tournaments in America, broke three bones in his foot in an accident which will sideline him for at least six weeks.
Not only will he not be go-karting in the near future, he won’t be featuring in the Race to Dubai, either.
Given that he is top of that particular race — or Order of Merit, as was — and the winner of it following the final tournament in November will walk away with at least £1.3million, the scale of his misfortune becomes clear. Daily Mail
England’s Paul Casey, in second place in the money list, is also sidelined with an intercostal rib muscle tear which forced him to miss the fourth Major of the year and has yet to indicate when he will be fit to return to action.
Manager Johan Elliott was more cautious with his prognosis, though, saying: “He has broken three small bones at the base of toes on his left foot and they can be difficult to treat.”
“Martin is normally a very good driver but he crashed into the back of another go-kart.”
The news of Kaymer’s accident overshadowed the first day of the Johnnie Walker Championship at a rain-drenched Gleneagles, where 1999 Open Champion Paul Lawrie carded a five-under 67. Daily Express
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