As we prepare to leave, Norman notices a couple of recent editions of HK Golfer. They feature Charl Schwartzel and Martin Kaymer on the covers. Norman fingers the image of Schwartzel: “He’s one great player, this guy. Phew!”
“And this guy!” he says, turning his attentions to Kaymer. “Wow! I’ll tell you a little story about Martin Kaymer. I was in China six years ago and they asked me to do a clinic, but I was sick as a dog. They asked me to pick someone out, and after seeing Martin I said, ‘the best golfer I have seen today is this guy’ – and he hadn’t even won a thing at this point. He came out and I asked him, ‘Martin, would you mind hitting a few shots because I really can’t,’ and he said, ‘yeah, sure,’ and he was great. He’s remarkable. You can just see the talent.
“Thanks Charles. I enjoyed it. See you, mate.”
