Portuguese paradise Oct 23, 2008
Nick Faldo's latest golf course was opened at the weekend in Portugal ... The winner of six Major tournaments Nick Faldo isn't afraid of challenges ... CNN's Living Golf caught up with Nick Faldo to take a guided tour of the site and to get an insight into how the English golfer went about tackling this challenging project. (CNN -- International)
Harrington wins PGA award Oct 16, 2008
The world number four, who enhanced his glowing status in the game by claiming the British Open and PGA Championship this season, follows in the footsteps of Britains Nick Faldo who received the accolade in 1990. The PGA Player of the Year award, first presented in 1948 to American Ben Hogan, is based on a mathematical formula that weighs tournament wins, official money standing and scoring average. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Memories of Seve amid wishes for recovery Oct 15, 2008
Azinger was diagnosed with lymphoma at the end of the 1993 season, after winning his only major at the PGA Championship and battling Nick Faldo to a draw in a memorable singles match in the Ryder Cup. He overcame cancer in the peak of his career, but his only role in the next Ryder Cup at Oak Hill was as a television analyst. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ballesteros has what he'll need to beat cancer Oct 15, 2008
"He was Cirque de Soleil on golf," said Nick Faldo, the stoic European contemporary of Ballesteros. "I think that's probably the best description. It was artistry and grace and everything.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ollie lurks behind the leaders Oct 11, 2008
It went a lot better than I had hoped, said Olazabal who was number two to European skipper Nick Faldo at last month s Ryder Cup. I hit some balls into the trees, but generally speaking I m happy with my score today. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ready to Race? Oct 10, 2008
I think Nick Faldo fell well short of being a good captain. With Sergio Garcia obviously out of sorts for the first time in his Ryder Cup career -- and with Europe needing some fuel injection on Sunday -- the structure of the singles matches was wrong. (CNN -- International)
Late birdie blitz boosts Irishmans chances of a title hat-trick Oct 4, 2008
One thing that we did agree on was that Olly (Jose Maria Olazabal, Nick Faldo s vice-captain) will make a fantastic captain (in 2010). He had us in tears with his passion on Saturday night. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Azinger and Company put Ryder Cup in the forefront Sep 25, 2008
-- Nick Faldo: He didn't deserve the vitriol he absorbed in European newspapers, but Faldo also didn't distinguish himself as a Ryder Cup captain. He was a picture of narcissism, bristling at reasonable questions and missing a chance to defuse the furor over not playing Garcia and Lee Westwood on Saturday morning. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Montgomerie wants change Sep 25, 2008
Montgomerie, who was overlooked for selection by captain Nick Faldo after playing in the previous eight Ryder Cups, praised U.S. captain Paul Azinger for pushing for more wild-card picks. "I think Paul Azinger was very strong to go to the U.S. PGA and demand a change," Montgomerie said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ryder Cup showcased new personalities Sep 24, 2008
Woods playing into his late 40s is about as likely as Nick Faldo conceding he made a mistake. While we miss Tiger and everybody misses Tiger it does give us this window of players being able to get more attention, Finchem said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
U.S. Rydes wave without Woods Sep 24, 2008
Speaking of getting picked on, European captain Nick Faldo figures to get ripped for some time after this loss. Some of it's already pretty scorching stuff. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Move over, Faldo Sep 24, 2008
LOUISVILLE (Kentucky): Europes vanquished Ryder Cup team retreated from Kentucky on Monday with the debate already heating up over who should replace Nick Faldo as captain for Celtic Manor, Wales, in 2010 ... Distraught: Nick Faldo scratching his head wondering what went wrong with Europe in the Ryder Cup on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Young guns take on Tour Championship Sep 24, 2008
Nick Faldo, a six-time major champion, said last week that the young players have a different mind-set. They fancy a go-for-it style nearly all the time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Don't blame Faldo for Europe's defeat Sep 24, 2008
Did Nick Faldo lose the Ryder Cup to the United States. He didn't hit a shot, but his captaincy has generated a reaction that's been nothing short of vicious. (Globe and Mail)
Agostini: Modestan saw Ryder rebirth up close Sep 24, 2008
FALDO -- Nick Faldo, the European captain, has been skewered by the British media, but the tabloid crowd never has liked him. The hit he's taking is partially unfair. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Ryder Cup: Faldo hammered over decisions leading to loss (Yesterday) Sep 24, 2008
European Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo was under siege yesterday after his team's loss to the United States ... "Nick Faldo, not the crowd, was America's 13th Man," the Daily Maily said of his role in Europe's 16 1/2-11 1/2 loss in Louisville, Ky. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Faldo under fire after Ryder Cup defeat Sep 23, 2008
Nick Faldo faces withering criticism in media after Europe lose the Ryder Cup ... (CNN) -- Nick Faldo's players and his American counterpart Paul Azinger leapt to his defense on Monday in the wake of a string of unfavorable headlines after his European team lost the Ryder Cup ... "Nick Faldo, not the crowd, was America's 13th Man," the Daily Mail said of the six-time major winner and his role in Europe's Kentucky defeat. (CNN -- International)
Beaten Faldo to bow out as skipper Sep 23, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky: Nick Faldo has ruled out another run at the European Ryder Cup captaincy following his team's 16. 5-11. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
On Golf: Parting thoughts from the Ryder Cup Sep 23, 2008
-- Westwood and Sergio Garcia also earned points in this corner for rising to the defense of European captain Nick Faldo. It has become a ridiculous ritual on the other side of the Atlantic, for the Ryder Cup captain to endure endless scrutiny and criticism. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Spare us the whining and excuses Sep 23, 2008
If it is "abuse," Westwood wants, he should see what some of the tabloids are saying about Nick Faldo. Yankee-haters can chill out. (USA Today -- Sports)
British press, fans blast Faldo after Ryder Cup loss Sep 23, 2008
"Nick Faldo, not the crowd, was America's 13th Man," the Daily Mail said of his role in Europe's 16 -11 loss in Louisville, Ky. The Times of London said that while U.S. captain instilled belief in his team, "Faldo inspired chaos.". (ESPN -- Golf)
Faldo finished with Ryder Cup after Kentucky flop Sep 23, 2008
LOUISVILLE (Kentucky): Nick Faldo has ruled out another run at the European Ryder Cup captaincy following his teams 16 to 11. 5 thrashing at the hands of the United States on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
US team inspired to victory by sparkling display from rookie Sep 23, 2008
Azinger was hugged by his opposite number Nick Faldo after Furyk was conceded a short par putt by Jimenez at the 17th to give the Americans the 14 points needed for victory. Congratulations to Paul, Faldo said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ryder Cup: Blame the players, not Nick Faldo, says Lee Westwood Sep 23, 2008
Lee Westwood insisted "the buck stops with the players" as Europe's stars rallied round losing captain Nick Faldo yesterday. After three consecutive defeats, the United States charged to victory at Valhalla after leading at the end of every session for the first time since 1979. (Mirror.co.uk)
Sun get knocked out of WNBA playoffs Sep 23, 2008
GOLF British media slam Faldo for Cup loss One headline branded the outcome "Faldo Folly." Another deemed him "Captain Calamity." European Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo was under siege in his native England after his team's loss to the United States ... "Nick Faldo, not the crowd, was America's 13th Man," the Daily Mail said of his role in Europe's 16 1/2-11 1/2 loss. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Inspired U.S. win back the Ryder Cup Sep 22, 2008
European captain Nick Faldo had gambled on placing a trio of his strongest players in the final three pairings of the 12 singles matches, but Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Padraig Harrington were mere bystanders as the U.S. dominated from the start. By the time Open and PGA champion Harrington teed off, the Americans were ahead in eight of the other 11 matches. (CNN -- International)
Notebook: Perry finds his defining moment Sep 22, 2008
Europe captain Nick Faldo, however, wished hed had a few more blue-and-gold fans behind the ropes. I wish we werent quite so outnumbered in the crowd, Faldo said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
European stars come up empty Sep 22, 2008
Westwood sat out the first session of his Cup career Saturday when European captain Nick Faldo decided to leave Westwood and frequent partner Garcia out of morning foursomes after Garcia said he could use a break ... 21: Nick Faldo congratulates Team USA and says that he is proud of Team Europe's efforts. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: Azinger 'poured my heart and soul into it' Sep 22, 2008
- About the only place Paul Azinger ever got the better of Nick Faldo was at the Ryder Cup. Although the only time either captain used a club this week was in TV commercials or replays, darned if Azinger didnt find a way to best his European counterpart again. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: No substitute for inexperience Sep 22, 2008
I think it's fair to say golf was pretty exceptional this week, European captain Nick Faldo said in defeat. We've all experienced something really quite amazing, the level these guys can play now. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ryder Cup atmosphere is alluring Sep 22, 2008
U.S. captain Paul Azinger, an ex-ABC golf analyst, produced a mediagenic Cup performance that certainly won't hurt his future TV prospects (How about somehow reuniting with old ABC partner European Cup captain Nick Faldo on CBS. . (USA Today -- Sports)
Tiger-less team finds cohesiveness Sep 22, 2008
The Americans found happiness and chemistry under their gregarious captain, Paul Azinger, and a helpful foil in emotional European captain Nick Faldo. Needing a big rally, Faldo mysteriously backloaded his Sunday lineup, placing four of his best players Graeme McDowell, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Padraig Harrington at the very end of his 12-man list. (USA Today -- Sports)
Red-letter Ryder Cup Sep 22, 2008
European captain Nick Faldo put his top players Graeme McDowell, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Padraig Harrington in the final four matches. The event was decided in the day's eighth match. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Americans win the Ryder Cup Sep 22, 2008
European captain Nick Faldo won t get off that easy. The British press blistered him for benching Garcia and Lee Westwood the most successful European tandem on Saturday, the first time either of them had ever missed a match. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Poulter and Rose give Faldo reason to smile Sep 22, 2008
LOUISVILLE (Kentucky): Euro-pean Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo needed an early boost on Saturday with his team trailing the United States by three points and he got it from his top pairing in the morning foursomes matches. British duo Ian Poulter and Justin Rose had a fabulous start to go five up on Stewart Cink and Chad Campbell after seven holes and held off a late American fightback before winning 4 and 3. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Azinger gambles on early wins in Ryder Cup singles Sep 22, 2008
While Europe will lead off with Garcia and Britain s Paul Casey, captain Nick Faldo has gambled on anchoring his line-up with two of his strongest players at 11 and 12. Cup veteran Lee Westwood will face Ben Curtis in the penultimate match with three-times major winner Padraig Harrington taking on Chad Campbell in the bottom contest. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Golf: US wins Ryder Cup first time since 1999 ending Europe's streak Sep 22, 2008
Chants of "Booooooo!'' rang out across the course. The 48-year-old Perry used a hot putter to go 3 up on Henrik Stenson through 15 holes, the Kentuckian justifying his decision to dedicate the entire season to playing in the Ryder Cup in his home state - even when it meant skipping a couple of majors. Each team was fairly comfortable in two other matches. Ian Poulter was on the way to his fourth win of the weekend, leading Steve Stricker 3 up after 11 holes. Jim Furyk countered for the Americans... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Sports Vents Sep 22, 2008
Our Ryder Cup team looks weak overall on paper but, I would give anything for us to knock out Nick Faldo. Score: 8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
St Kilda defender Max Hudghton to play another year Sep 22, 2008
NICK Faldo put on a brave face, but the strain showed after an alarming opening day at the Ryder Cup. Swimming. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
The streak is over: Americans reclaim Ryder Cup Sep 22, 2008
" The Europeans were counting on their Big Three, but they might have been better off with a few more rookies. Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood, the closest thing to sure things at previous Ryder Cups, each went 0-2-2. Harrington, winner of golf's last two major championships, was even worse (0-3-1). The top European player was Ian Poulter, a disputed pick by captain Nick Faldo who came through with four wins in five matches, more than anyone else. "My game just wasn't there this week," Harrington... (Yahoo News)
US claims Ryder Cup Sep 22, 2008
And it will bring an avalanche of criticism down on the head of his European counterpart Nick Faldo, who has had a rocky ride at Valhalla Golf Club all week as he struggled to impose his leadership qualities. "I poured my heart and soul into this for two years," Azinger said. (iAfrica.com)
Queasy Ryder Sep 21, 2008
Nick Faldo and the Europeans are pumped after Ian Poulter's birdie putt on the 18th green ... "It seems to kind of top itself," said European captain Nick Faldo, who played in 11 Ryder competitions and never saw anything quite like Saturday. (CBS News)
RYDER CUP / CHARGED UP Europe cuts into Americans' lead Sep 21, 2008
European captain Nick Faldo took a more balanced approach, spreading out his marquee players - from Sergio Garcia (against Kim) in the leadoff spot to three-time major champion Padraig Harrington (against Campbell) in the final match. Harrington has struggled at Valhalla, but he campaigned for the last spot. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
AreEuropeans hitting panic button? Sep 21, 2008
It seems like Ryder Cups kind of take things to another level, European captain Nick Faldo said. The putting and the shots have been amazing. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Notebook: Mickelson, Poulter, Mahan go the distance Sep 21, 2008
Europe's Justin Rose asked captain Nick Faldo if he could sit out the four-ball matches even though he and Ian Poulter had gone 2-1-0 through three matches ... So he took a little pity on European captain Nick Faldo during Friday's opening round matches, playfully giving Faldo a neck massage. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Front-loaded U.S. li00004000neup courting momentum Sep 21, 2008
(AP) -U.S. captain Paul Azinger and his European counterpart, Nick Faldo, competed ferociously at golf when both were still players, then added poker, fly fishing, and even who could make the most commercials to the mix once they became Ryder Cup captains. On Saturday night, they crossed swords one final time. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ryder Cup has the stage set for dramatic conclusion on Sunday Sep 21, 2008
European captain Nick Faldo has saved some of his most successful players for the final four matches. Graeme McDowell will play Stewart Cink; Lee Westwood will play Ben Curtis and Padraig Harrington will meet Chad Campbell in the final match. (USA Today -- Sports)
U.S. beats Ryder pressure Sep 21, 2008
"It's a bumpy road at times, isn't it, to get to a victory," European captain Nick Faldo said. "So you come off the road a bit, and we're back on the road again now.". (Albany Times Union)
Feisty fans make voices heard amid pro-America crowd Sep 21, 2008
The atmosphere out there is great and the crowds are really fair, European captain Nick Faldo said. Unfortunately they are outnumbering us pretty heavily up that 18th out there, but I warned the guys that would be the case. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Europe narrow American lead after morning foursomes Sep 21, 2008
Although disappointed to trail the Americans by three points going into the second day, European captain Nick Faldo was proud of his teams gritty display at Valhalla. That was a great, great last hour of golf and to get half a point in the very last match was really great for the team morale, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Europeans make their move, cut lead at Ryder Cup Sep 21, 2008
European captain Nick Faldo was criticized for his decision to bench Garcia and Westwood, the two longest-serving members of their team. But the move seemed to work out just fine, and both players were fresh for afternoon better-ball. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Green: U.S. can erase ugly memories today Sep 21, 2008
The same goes for Europe's rookie Graeme McDowell, who putted like an angel Saturday, as did Ian Poulter, who showed the world why captain Nick Faldo did the right thing in adding him to the squad. The past two Ryder Cups, the drama has been gone by now, the only question being which European would hole the putt that clinched the cup and set the celebration into overdrive. (News & Observer -- Sports)
U.S. leads Ryder Cup Sep 21, 2008
European captain Nick Faldo conferred with his team and will send Sergio Garcia out in the opener and three-time major winner Padraig Harrington in the last match. It s all about being comfortable, Faldo said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Europe's struggle continues on Day Two Sep 21, 2008
European captain Nick Faldo ... Nick Faldo's Europe were battling on Saturday to stay on terms with the United States on the second day of the Ryder Cup, despite a dominant performance from Ian Poulter and Justin Rose ... "I'm not going to justify why Nick Faldo does what he does," Azinger said. (iAfrica.com)
yields just one point Sep 21, 2008
Europe captain Nick Faldo went another way, saving Westwood and Padraig Harrington for the last two matches of the day. Curtis gets Westwood, who had a record-tying streak of 12 Ryder Cup matches without a loss until Boo and J.B. finally took him down Saturday afternoon. (The Palm Beach Post)
Azinger looking for fast start Sep 21, 2008
Counter helpEuropean captain Nick Faldo submitted some symmetry into his lineup, going with the fiery Garcia first, but arguably four strong players ninth, 10th, 11th, and 12th - Graeme McDowell, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, and Padraig Harrington. "We've thought long and hard [about the lineup]," said Faldo, who bowed to Harrington's wish to anchor things. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
US still in control Sep 21, 2008
Considered to have made the team as a captain's pick thanks to his friendship with Nick Faldo, Poulter silenced the critics with a dazzling display. His birdie-birdie finish when the pressure was most suffocating enabled him and McDowell to hold off Furyk and Perry, 1 up. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Opinion: Mickelson, Kim are perfect power pairing Sep 20, 2008
Even European captain Nick Faldo, who is used to watching the two play as a television commentator, saw the intangible magic. They clicked, Faldo said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Faldo benches top guns Garcia, Westwood Sep 20, 2008
- Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood were benched for Saturdays Ryder Cup matches by European captain Nick Faldo, suggesting its never too early to reach for the panic button ... U.S. captain Paul Azinger followed his European counterpart into the interview room, saying, Im not going to justify why Nick Faldo does what he does. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Six-pack of U.S. rookies do just fine Sep 20, 2008
This will be the first time hes sat out a session in his Ryder Cup career, as captain Nick Faldo apparently decided it was more important to rest him. But hell surely return in the afternoon, and maybe Weekley will be on the opposing team. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Poulter, Rose bounce back for Europeans Sep 20, 2008
The win provided a little redemption for Poulter, a controversial wild-card pick by European captain Nick Faldo, and Rose, a Ryder Cup rookie. The two seemingly had their morning match against Chad Campbell and Stewart Cink under control, taking an early 3-up lead before collapsing on the back nine and losing 1-up when they three-putted the 18th. (MSNBC -- Sports)
LOPRESTI: Proof is in the pictures Sep 20, 2008
"A very fair crowd," European captain Nick Faldo mentioned, but also one that became a factor. Faldo warned his players they could expect a particularly raucous atmosphere on No 18. (USA Today -- Sports)
Garcia, Westwood benched Sep 20, 2008
U.S. captain followed his European counterpart into the interview room, saying, "I'm not going to justify why Nick Faldo does what he does. I'm sure he's confident in the guys he put out there. ... I respect everybody on their team. I know what they're capable of, and what's on paper doesn't mean anything to anybody.". Both Garcia and Westwood played twice Friday, and a European tour spokesman said neither reported any injuries. (ESPN -- Golf)
U.S. exults in early Ryder Cup lead Sep 20, 2008
"The Ryder Cup ... produces spectacular golf," European captain Nick Faldo said. "This takes golfers to levels where they've only dreamed before. You produce exceptional golf, simple as that.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sports Biz:No Tiger, no problem Sep 20, 2008
Ryder Cup captains Paul Azinger of Team USA and Nick Faldo of European Team pose with the Ryder Cup trophy ... Citigroup is unrolling a big campaign involving Ryder Cup captains Nick Faldo and Paul Azinger (who were inked before Tiger went down). (MSNBC -- Business)
