Nick Faldo writes off Tiger Woods' attempt to break Jack Nicklaus’s record of 18 majors
Sir Nick Faldo has finally become the first person to speak about his reservations that Tiger Woods will ever be able to break Jack Nicklaus’s record of 18 major victories. Being one of the most successful English golfer, Faldo, has tons of hindsight to
validate his comments which have come at a time when Woods is struggling to get back in form.
Faldo claims that the once great, Woods, has now been struggling to get back in the hot seat for the last two years and all his efforts have come to grief, signalling a possible end to his otherwise spectacular era. Faldo told the Montreal Gazette, “I was
one of the few guys that said it right after this all happened and he was trying to get back to the Masters last year.”
Faldo, winner of six major titles in his decade’s long career, fears that Woods’ psychological vows have been the major hurdle in his return to his once great form and turned down the speculation that he is actually hampered by recurring injuries. He added
that it is quiet an appropriate recollection especially considering the fact that Woods won his last major at Torrey Pines, with an injured leg.
Faldo said, “It’s now two seasons. It’s not like it’s been two months. Two seasons of golf have gone by. He hasn’t been in a comfortable mode for two years. Even when he comes back for The President’s Cup, he won’t be comfortable because he’ll be under the
questions and spotlight. Once my quality of mindset for practice was broken, it’s been broken ever since.”
Woods has not won a single event since his last victory in 2009, and has tried almost everything within and out of the box to break his winless streak. He remained off-course due to his lingering left-knee injury and returned to the PGA Championship last
month, only to miss the cut.
He is now scheduled to play at the President’s Cup, primarily qualifying through Captain, Fred Couples’ personal recommendation. He was also unable to qualify for the on-going FedeExCup Playoffs Championship.
Faldo also shed some light on Woods’ sensitivity regarding media bashing and revealed that he is the kind of person whose sporting capabilities are strongly affected by these circulating rumours and speculations. He recalled the time when he had to go through
a similar phase in his career and admitted that it was difficult for him to concentrate on his game in the backdrop of ringing phones and when there is always something to read about you in the newspapers.
Faldo has 40 professional titles in his career after he turned professional in 1976. The 54-year-old Englishman was knighted in 2009 for his services to the sport.
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