McIlroy made an incredible birdie on the 18th hole when he holed out from the greenside bunker. When he did that CBS was showing Cam Smith.
Nick Faldo has long been the main analyst for CBS Sports’ golf coverage, much to the dismay of many fans who rightfully complain about his work during just about every tournament he calls.
Well, he was calling the Masters this week and early Sunday evening he completely botched a huge moment for Rory McIlroy and the tournament when he basically spoiled what happened before the viewers could see it.
Here’s what happened: McIlroy made an incredible birdie on the 18th hole when he holed out from the greenside bunker. When he did that CBS was showing Cam Smith lining up a putt on 13. Faldo then started saying he couldn’t believe what he just saw (he and Jim Nantz are sitting in the tower behind the 18th green) and that it was a huge moment that is going to amaze people and be big for the tournament.
A few moments later CBS cut to McIlroy’s shot but we all knew what was going to happen because Faldo SPOILED it.
McIlroy made an incredible birdie on the 18th hole when he holed out from the greenside bunker. When he did that CBS was showing Cam Smith.
Nick Faldo has long been the main analyst for CBS Sports’ golf coverage, much to the dismay of many fans who rightfully complain about his work during just about every tournament he calls.
Well, he was calling the Masters this week and early Sunday evening he completely botched a huge moment for Rory McIlroy and the tournament when he basically spoiled what happened before the viewers could see it.
Here’s what happened: McIlroy made an incredible birdie on the 18th hole when he holed out from the greenside bunker. When he did that CBS was showing Cam Smith lining up a putt on 13. Faldo then started saying he couldn’t believe what he just saw (he and Jim Nantz are sitting in the tower behind the 18th green) and that it was a huge moment that is going to amaze people and be big for the tournament.
A few moments later CBS cut to McIlroy’s shot but we all knew what was going to happen because Faldo SPOILED it.
Nick Faldo has long been the main analyst for CBS Sports’ golf coverage, much to the dismay of many fans who rightfully complain about his work during just about every tournament he calls.
Well, he’s calling the Masters this week and early Sunday evening he completely botched a huge moment for Rory McIlroy and the tournament when he basically spoiled what happened before the viewers could see it.
Here’s what happened: McIlroy made an incredible birdie on the 18th hole when he holed out from the greenside bunker. When he did that CBS was showing Cam Smith lining up a putt on 13. Faldo then started saying he couldn’t believe what he just saw (he and Jim Nantz are sitting in the tower behind the 18th green) and that it was a huge moment that is going to amaze people and be big for the tournament.
A few moments later CBS cut to McIlroy’s shot but we all knew what was going to happen because Faldo SPOILED it.
I want to know how Faldo thought "I don't want to spoil it" followed by "but something incredible has happened" wouldn't be the only possible way that you could spoil it.
A finite list of humans throughout history have put on the green jacket in celebration.
Hello friends.
It’s that time of year again. The weather is slowly thawing the northeast, flowers are blooming down south, and the sun is beginning to stay in the sky a bit longer. For golf fans, all of this means one thing.
It’s time for the Masters.
The annual migration to Augusta, Georgia, is the highlight of the year for not only fans but most of the players driving down Magnolia Lane this week. Augusta National Golf Club, over time, has become the game’s holy land, a place that many dream of going to but a mere few actually reach.
A finite list of humans throughout history have put on the green jacket in celebration, and several have done it on more than one occasion.
Here’s a list of every player who’s conquered ANGC, ranked by number of titles.
The last time we saw Woods play golf on television was at this event back in 2020. Time really is a flat circle.
However, the Woods-duo isn’t the only big-name partnership headed to Florida. Defending champions Justin and his father Mike Thomas will look to triumph again. Bubba Watson will be playing with his father-in-law, while Nelly Korda will be playing with her dad, Petr.
Here’s a look at the 20 partnerships at this year’s PNC Championship, which requires that each team have a major champion. The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes is the host venue.
When asked during a Zoom teleconference call with reporters last week, the CBS lead analyst specifically mentioned two names.
The 103rd PGA Championship takes center stage this week.
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina will garner plenty of headlines this week but so will the players.
Who’s the favorite? Depends on who you ask. Can Collin Morikawa repeat? Well, there have only been two players to repeat since the PGA went from match play to stroke play in 1958: Brooks Koepka in 2018 and 2019 and Tiger Woods, who repeated twice, in 1999 and 2000 and again in 2006 and 2007. Woods won’t play this week and Koepka continues to battle back from knee surgery.
When asked during a Zoom teleconference call with reporters last week, the CBS lead analyst specifically mentioned two names: Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth.
“Obviously it was great what Rory did last week,” Faldo said in reference to McIlroy’s win at Quail Hollow Club. “That was a huge inspiration.”
Then he went on to talk up Spieth, and that was before Spieth finished tied for ninth at the AT&T Byron Nelson, the final tune up for the PGA. Spieth now has seven top-10s and eight top-15 finishes in ten starts in 2021. Faldo indicated that Spieth has the craftiness to handle the course and any potential weather conditions.
“If it becomes a long pounding test then obviously the ball strikers have an advantage,” Faldo said. “But if it becomes hard work, with the wind and firm conditions, when even good shots miss greens, then it’s going to become a real scrambling test and the scrambling there is, well, it’s off the charts.
“There are some incredibly demanding holes and … you have to be innovative. You have to have some kind of repertoire of shots, so that’s why I look at the great chippers. Jordan Spieth is obviously one of those right now.”
And game aside, Faldo said McIlroy and Spieth will have a little something extra this week.
“Both are seriously motivated. Rory would love to get back to winning majors and Jordan has the chance at the (career) grand slam.
“But to be honest, let’s get through the first couple of days and see how things settle down because it will be hard work. I hope the weather is tough, that it’s a difficult test. I think we’ll have a really good shake up Thursday, Friday and then we’ll have a great weekend.”
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The green jacket is the ultimate symbol of success in golf.
A golfer wearing the single-breasted, single-vent garment has achieved something special: a victory at the Masters Tournament.
Augusta National Golf Club members began wearing the jackets in 1937. The idea was to have them be easily identifiable so they could answer questions from patrons.
Brooks Uniform Co. in New York made the original jackets, which featured heavy wool material. Those soon gave way to a lightweight version that could be custom-ordered from the club’s pro shop.
Here’s what to know about the Masters green jacket:
Do Masters champions keep the green jacket?
The green jacket is reserved for Augusta National members and golfers who win the Masters. Jackets are kept on club grounds, and taking them off the premises is forbidden.
The exception is for the winner, who can take it home and return it to the club the following year.
Gary Player reportedly got into a heated exchange in 1962 with Cliff Roberts after he mistakenly took his jacket home to South Africa.
“I didn’t know you were supposed to leave it there,” Player said. “Next thing you know, there was a call from Mr. Roberts.”
According to Player, here’s how the exchange went:
“‘Gary, have you got the jacket?’
“I said, ‘Yes, I do.’
“He said, ‘Well, no one ever takes the jacket away from here.’
“And I said, ‘Well, Mr. Roberts, if you want it, why don’t you come and fetch it?’”
Roberts, who didn’t lose many arguments, agreed to a compromise.
“He kind of chuckled and said don’t wear it in public,” Player said.
So, you can’t take it with you?
Champions can for a year – and some jackets from former members have come up for auction in recent years. And the Augusta National has filed suit to keep jackets off the auction block.
1970 Masters champion Billy Casper receives his green jacket from defending champion winner George Archer at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: The Augusta Chronicle)
But the ultimate taking it with you story belongs to the 1970 Masters champion. Billy Casper never lost his appreciation for the Masters Tournament and Augusta National Golf Club.
The 1970 champion was buried in his green jacket. His wife, Shirley, asked for and received permission from Augusta National.
How it started
Augusta National members began wearing the jackets in 1937.
The original purpose of the green jacket, as envisioned by Cliff Roberts, was to identify club members as “reliable sources of information” to visiting non-members – and to let waiters know who got the check at dinner.
What it means
A golfer wearing the three-button style, single-breasted and center-vented garment has achieved something special: a victory at Augusta National Golf Club.
The first green jacket was awarded to a winner when Sam Snead won the tournament for the first time in 1949, to make him an honorary member. It was then awarded to all past champions retroactively.
Who presents the green jacket to the winner?
Traditionally, the previous year’s winner presents the jacket to the new champion at the tournament’s end. In case of a repeat winner, the Masters chairman presents the jacket to the winner.
2019 Masters champion Tiger Woods presents Dustin Johnson with the green jacket after winning the 20202 Masters Tournament at Augusta National GC. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
This has happened three times, first in 1966 when Jack Nicklaus became the first repeat champion, then in 1990 when Nick Faldo repeated the feat. The last time was when Tiger Woods repeated as Masters champion in 2002.
Who makes it
For three decades, Cincinnati-based Hamilton Tailoring Co. has made the traditional blazer worn by Masters Tournament winners. It uses wool fabric produced at the Victor Forstmann Inc. mill in the central Georgia town of Dublin. The company takes about a month to produce each blazer, which is fitted with custom brass buttons inscribed with the Augusta National logo. The owner’s name is stitched on a label inside.
In response to an article about how Fowler could miss the cut for making the 2021 Masters, Faldo tweeted, “Good news is if he misses the Masters he can shoot another six commercials that week.”
It felt unnecessary to hit the golfer while he was down, and Faldo followed it up with a “Motivation!” tweet.
On Thursday, he walked back his comments in a video.
“Number one, I’m a Brit. So we only roast the ones we really like,” he said. “I am a Rickie fan, always have been, always will be, what he does for the game’s fantastic, and I wish him all the best. Like everybody, we want him to find his game as soon as possible.”
He spoke about the motivation Fowler has gotten in the past from being called “overrated,” and Faldo said years later he spoke with Fowler.
“Hey, I need to give you a bit of needle, mate, to motivate you,” he remembers saying. The response, per Faldo?
Sir Nick Faldo tweeted about Fowler, who is currently on the outside looking in on making the cut to play in the 2021 Masters.
Rickie Fowler is probably at the top of the best player not to win a major list, or at least he’s the player golf fans root so hard to see finally win one.
He’s gotten so close at all four majors but has fallen just short and lately, he’s been struggling: he’s missed two cuts in 2021 and finished no better than 20th in any tournament he’s played in since September.
Which brings us to what Sir Nick Faldo said on Twitter about Fowler who is currently on the outside looking in on making the cut to play in the 2021 Masters.
Faldo said this in response:
Good news is if he misses the Masters he can shoot another six commercials that week! 😳 https://t.co/kgGcmaZUJO
There was a period when Fowler’s ample screen time on Sunday afternoons was earned through his fine play. Now that time is paid for by a seemingly endless parade of partners confident that Fowler can help them sell everything from insurance and automobiles to mortgages and underwear. It’s the Arnold Palmer business model, and more power to Fowler for leveraging it so astutely. But at what cost to his career?
Still, it felt like Faldo didn’t have to go there. He called it “motivation.”
Rickie Fowler is probably the golfer at the top of the “best player not to win a major” list, or at least he’s the player golf fans root so hard to see finally win one.
He’s gotten so close at all four majors but has fallen just short and lately, he’s been struggling: he’s missed two cuts in 2021 and finished no better than 20th in any tournament he’s played in since September.
Which brings us to what Sir Nick Faldo said on Twitter about Fowler who — per Golf Digest — is currently on the outside looking in on making the cut to play in the 2021 Masters.
Faldo said this in response:
Good news is if he misses the Masters he can shoot another six commercials that week! 😳 https://t.co/kgGcmaZUJO
That is savage. That is Shaq calling out Donovan Mitchell during an interview-level awkward. It feels like Faldo didn’t have to go there. But he called it “motivation.”
