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Nick Faldo’s reaction after the USGA were forced into apologizing to Dustin Johnson in 2016

Sir Nick Faldo has never been one to shy away from controversy. In fact, that is exactly what makes him such a captivating pundit. Faldo was an exceptional golfer during his playing career, winning 43 times worldwide including six major championships.

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One thing Scottie Scheffler has done his entire golfing life which Nick Faldo has been critical of

Scottie Scheffler has been the dominant figure in professional golf over the past few years. Scheffler has already won 22 times on the PGA Tour including four major championships.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 16

Exclusive: Nick Faldo Wants Golf Pros to Leave Some Clubs Behind and Have Some Fun

Nick Faldo believes professional golf could become more entertaining if players were asked to leave five clubs out of their bags. José María Olazábal proposed limiting clubs in a golf bag to address the golf ball distance issue.

Golf News / HITC / October 5

The big mistake which Nick Faldo thinks cost him a seventh major win at The Open in 2003

Sir Nick Faldo once claimed that looking at a leaderboard with just a handful of holes still to play cost him the chance to win a seventh major title at The Open Championship in 2003.

Golf News / HITC / September 30

Nick Faldo’s secret to help amateur golfers improve their chipping and pitching around the greens

There is no denying the fact that Nick Faldo possessed one of the greatest short games in the history of the game. Faldo was an exceptional chipper and pitcher of the ball and that was one of the main reasons why he achieved so much success around Augusta National.

Golf News / HITC / September 29

Shocked Nick Faldo once claimed Jason Day made ‘one of the craziest decisions’ he’d ever seen from a pro

Nick Faldo is one of the most outspoken figures in the game. The reason why he is one of the most popular golf analysts is because he has no filter. Much like Gary Player, the Englishman never minces his words and always tells it as he sees it.

Golf News / HITC / September 12

Colin Montgomerie’s response when asked how he really felt about Nick Faldo’s Ryder Cup captaincy

Nick Faldo was widely criticized for his Ryder Cup captaincy at Valhalla back in 2008. The United States ran out as comfortable 16.5-11.5 victors against Team Europe 18 years ago.

Golf News / HITC / September 4

The five golfers Sir Nick Faldo named as the greatest of all-time including Rory McIlroy

Sir Nick Faldo is one of the best players ever to have graced the game. Faldo won 43 professional tournaments worldwide, including six major championships.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / August 28

Nick Faldo Steps In as Golfer With Brain AVM Rupture Makes Emotional British Masters Return

Charlie Crosby was told he’d never play golf again after a brain AVM rupture. Now he’s back, swinging on a practice range at The Belfry. And with Sir Nick Faldo as an impromptu coach, he couldn’t feel more motivated to return to the game he loves.

Golf News / HITC / August 26

Sir Nick Faldo delighted after official PGA Tour announcement, ‘finally’

Sir Nick Faldo always delivers no-nonsense takes on everything that is topical in the wonderful world of professional golf. Faldo enjoyed a magnificent career, with 43 worldwide wins to his name, including six major championships.

Golf News / HITC / August 26

Nick Faldo reveals what he’s hearing about LIV Golf’s star players as he takes dig at Phil Mickelson

It’s fair to say that Sir Nick Faldo is one of the most outspoken personalities in the professional game. Faldo was an uncompromising character during his incredibly successful playing career.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / August 24

PGA Tour and DP World Tour Plot 9-Event Global Series as Major 2028 Overhaul Takes Shape

The PGA Tour and DP World Tour are planning a nine-event global series that could reshape the men’s professional golf calendar as early as 2028. Sir Nick Faldo had, just a day earlier, called it “a shame” that America never let golf go truly global, pointing to the sport’s competitiveness and reluctance to expand beyond the United States.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / August 18

Sir Nick Faldo Demands Major Equipment Shake-Up as Golf’s Distance Crisis Escalates

Golf’s distance fix may not be what the USGA thinks it is. The USGA and R&A had intended to make changes to golf ball manufacturing and implement those changes for professional golfers in 2028.

Golf News / HITC / August 2

Nick Faldo was once disqualified from The Players Championship after Corey Pavin’s incorrect advice

Sir Nick Faldo never won The Players Championship during his illustrious career. Faldo’s failure to win at TPC Sawgrass was a big surprise, given his suitability to the golf course.

Golf News / DailyClubGolf / July 20

'He wants to be the centre of attention': Nick Faldo questions DeChambeau’s handling of Open penalty

Bryson DeChambeau’s two-stroke penalty was the talking point of the 154th Open. However, six-time major winner Nick Faldo believed that it was the LIV man who wanted to be at the center of things.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 14

Nick Faldo criticizes Bryson DeChambeau's links game

World Golf Hall of Fame member Nick Faldo teed off on Bryson DeChambeau, accusing the two-time major winner of having "zero clue of strategy" for links golf ahead of this week's The Open Championship.

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Nick Faldo Shares Warning After Lindsey Graham's Death at 71

Legendary men's golf star and broadcaster Nick Faldo has new details and a warning for everyone following the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham at 71 years old.

Golf News / DailyClubGolf / July 13

'That’s what losers do': Sir Nick Faldo sounds off on golf’s fan problem

Sir Nick Faldo believes golf still has a long way to go in dealing with abusive spectators, arguing ahead of The Open Championship that the scenes witnessed at the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black showed removing unruly fans from tournaments is not enough.

Golf News / Yardbarker / April 12

How previous back-to-back Masters winners fared in their three-peat quests

Here is how the previous back-to-back winners fared in their quest for a three-peat.

Rory McIlroy joins rare club with second straight Masters win

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Golf News / Yardbarker / April 12

Rory McIlroy joins rare club with second straight Masters win

It was almost certainly not the way he drew it up, and he definitely added some stress and drama for himself, but Rory McIlroy joined one of golf's most exclusive clubs on Sunday with his second consecutive Masters championship.

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CBS is getting flamed for botching final shot of McIlroy winning Masters

McIlroy’s comments before Masters Saturday did not age well

Sergio Garcia throws epic tantrum during final round of 2026 Masters

Garcia warned for smashing his club against tee box

Scottie Scheffler shuts down reporter after a bizarre Masters question

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 17