SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France — Martin Kaymer of Germany has won the French Open by beating Lee Westwood of England in the first hole of a playoff.

The 2007 Rookie of the Year on the European Tour kept his composure in a dramatic finish on Sunday to clinch his third title after having missed chances on the last few holes.

Kaymer sank a putt from 18 feet on No. 18 at Le Golf National's Albatross Course to edge Ryder Cup star Westwood, who sent his approach shot into the water.