With the spotlight on Martin Kaymer on Sunday, the 29-year-old German stood tall. Kaymer shot a one-under 69, capping off a dominant performance with one of the final round's low scores to win the U.S. Open.
He was not the only champion in the spotlight. Kaymer's caddie, Craig Connelly, got considerable face time on NBC's coverage. Sporting a full beard and a bucket hat, Connelly became a hotbed for content on social media as a doppelganger. His lookalike: Zach Galifianakis.
Martin Kaymer's caddie kinda looks like Zach Galifinakis #USOpen
— Royce Moore (@roycetheone) June 15, 2014
Martin Kaymer and caddie, Zach Galifianakis, trying to hold on for The Players Championship pic.twitter.com/lVL94WPuSZ
— Six Pack Sports (@sixpacksportz) May 11, 2014
Galifianakis may have been the most frequent comparison, but he was not the only individual Connelly was matched with as a doppelganger.
Martin Kaymer's caddie....previous job was an actor in Hook? pic.twitter.com/qlR8aoqbxK
— The 2nd Cut (@The2ndCut) June 15, 2014
Is Carl Spackler is caddie? @PGATOUR: Martin Kaymer drove No. 3 green and two-putted for birdie, leads by touchdown. pic.twitter.com/ie62DfQftr”
— Brad Townsend (@townbrad) June 13, 2014
Martin Kaymer and caddie Cheech Marin are doing excellent work at the US Open.
— Russ Goldich (@russgoldich) June 13, 2014
