Nick Faldo
Attention — Faldo Series Ireland entries close this Friday; plus big St Patrick's Day bash at Lough Erne
If you're hoping to follow in the footsteps of Rory McIlroy and Stephanie Meadow and make your mark on the Faldo Series it's crucial to enter. And while this year's Faldo Series Ireland Championship at Lough Erne is nearly two months away, entries close this Friday, March 6.
The art of the concession
Jack Nicklaus concedes Tony Jacklin’s putt in the 1969 Ryder Cup.
To give or not to give a putt, that is the question.
Frankly, the art of the gimme depends on so many factors that you could write a doctoral thesis on the subject. Or a website article, like this one.
Obsessive McIlroy? "No, I'm not like that"
Rory McIlroy speaks to the press at Muirfield. Picture Fran Caffrey/www.golffile.ieWhen it comes to players talking about Rory McIlroy, only Padraig Harrington and Paul McGinley have come close to hitting the nail on the head. He’s more like Phil Mickelson than Tiger Woods. Or Nick Faldo.Nicklaus on Rory's step back from pressure: "You just don't get it back that fast"
Jack Nickaus spoke about Rory McIlroy at WImbledon yesterday. Nick Faldo puts Rory McIlroy’s recent struggles down to his inabilty to adjust to his new Nike equipment but Jack Nicklaus believes it’s more mental than technical and reckons the Holywood star simply took a step back from the massive pressure and demands that come with becoming a two-time major winner at the age of 23.Nicklaus on Rory: "I surrounded myself with people that I didn't have to worry about"
Rory McIlroy is suffering on the course. “I’m trying not to let it get to me.” Picture Fran Caffrey/www.golffile.ie.This time it’s definitely more mental than dental. Rory McIlroy is lost on the golf course and almost certainly off it.Solid gold future for Faldo's Lough Erne champions
Olivia Mehaffey (left) with Lynn McCool, Director of Golf at Lough Erne Resort.As Graeme McDowell prepared to do battle in the RBC Heritage and Mourne’s Reeve Whitson got ready for his European Tour bow in the Spanish Open, Royal County Down’s Olivia Mehaffey claimed overall victory in the Faldo Series Ireland Championship at Lough Erne.Faldo on Rory - "A monkey can sell you for tens of millions"
Nick Faldo and Rory McIlroy at a Faldo Series presentationNick Faldo is in his element under the big oak tree at Augusta National.
“He loves all this,” purred the lady who handles his PR. Expensively shod in a pair of $500 Tod’s sneakers, the 55-year old paws the hallowed turf as he contemplates questions about the best known product of his Faldo Junior Series, Rory McIlroy, and the move to Nike he’s dubbed “dangerous” - and unnecessary.
Ireland's golfing 2012 in quotes - Part IV
Sunset at the European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage at PGA Catalunya Resort. Rory McIlroy’s Race to Dubai win and his decision to leave Titleist for Nike dominated the end of season chat as Shane Lowry clinched his first win as a professional and David Higgins won back his tour card. Naturally, the scramble for the 2014 European Ryder Cup captaincy was also a hot topic at the close of an epic 2012.Ireland's golfing 2012 in quotes - Part III
Rory McIlroy’s eight-shot win in the US PGA at Kiawah Island was the highlight of the Irish golfing year. Picture Eoin Clarke/www.golffile.ieThe Ryder Cup was truly memorable but Rory McIlroy’s eight-shot win in the US PGA at Kiawah Island will go down as the highlight of a wonderful summer that was not without its moments of controversy.McIlroy comfortable under the microscope
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy during this week’s exhibition match in China. Picture by golffile.ieRory McIlroy is living the dream. He’s world No 1 and a multiple major winner - just what he always wanted. He’s happily entwined in a relationship and will never have to worry about money for the rest of his life. What could possibly go wrong?Faldo predicts Ryder Cup tie - good news for McGinley?
Jose Maria and Paul McGinley were set to act as Nick Faldo’s vice captains in 2008. McGinley resigned before the matches and Europe lost in Kentucky.Nick Faldo is tipping Europe and the United States of America to play out the first Ryder Cup tie for 23 years."Tiger's just a normal, very very good golfer" - Faldo
Rory McIlroy, resplendent in his Golfing Union of Ireland blazer, receiving the Faldo Series under 15 award from Nick Faldo in 2004Rory McIlroy is having fun on the course again - so much fun that not even former world No 1 Tiger Woods is beyond the pale when it comes to cracking a few jokes.Singh-Brar wins Faldo Series Grand Final
Nick Faldo present England’s Jack Singh-Brar with the 16th Faldo Series Grand Final trophy at Lough Erne Resort in FermanaghEngland’s Jack Singh-Brar posted a final round 72 to win the 16th Faldo Series Grand Final by two shots at Lough Erne Resort in Co Fermanagh.Lester in touch at Faldo Series final
Assaf Cohen of Israel salutes the crowd during the 16th Faldo Series Grand Final at Lough Erne Resort in Northern Ireland.Hermitage’s Rowan Lester is three strokes behind Assaf Cohen of Israel entering the final round of the Faldo Series Grand Final at Lough Erne Resort in Co Fermanagh.