Sir Nick Faldo: Humble Golf Beginnings to Beating Jack Nicklaus | Undeniable with Joe Buck

Joe Buck sits down with golf legend Nick Faldo. The two dive into Faldo's humble introduction to the world of golf, to playing against his heroes in the Ryder Cup, and now entering the world of golf commentary. Faldo discusses joining his first golf club, winning the English Amateur Championship, playing college golf at the University of Houston for only ten weeks, and the secrets behind his first Ryder Cup.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Nick Faldo Introduction
02:04 - Nick’s Humble Childhood
05:23 - Introduction to Golf & First Lessons
09:29 - Leaving School at 16 to Pursue Golf
12:29 - Visiting the Open Championship
15:06 - Playing Against Himself
16:40 - Playing College Golf at Houston
18:15 - Winning $1200 in Nigeria
18:55 - The 1977 Ryder Cup Team & Playing Jack Nicklaus
22:20 - Playing in the Open & Dealing with British Media
25:17 - Faldo on Changing Swing Mid-Season
27:35 - Winning the Spanish Open & 1987 British Open
30:12 - Parent’s Reaction to Success
31:45 - 1989 Masters
35:26 - 25ft Putt to Win
36:03 - Winning Back to Back Masters
39:00 - The Best Feeling in Golf
39:44 - Best Shot Faldo Ever Hit
41:44 - Why Faldo is Best Ryder Cup Player
42:56 - 1996 Masters, Feelings on Greg Norman
44:20 - Knighted by the Queen & Dad’s Reaction
46:06 - What’s Next & Personal Reflection
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[@chrisreeves8037]

He never looked at the crowd. I followed Nick around in Virginia in 1990. It was a small crowd. His eyes stayed forward with no interaction with the gallery. The concentration paid off. His iron game was incredible. The approach shots always dropped in close to the pin. You knew he was a master at his game because no one could consistently land so close to the pin.

[@AsifKhan-hf9zy]

he comes across as an introvert loner type. uses the term imagination a lot about his early days. so working on his golf game alone as a young man with his imagination. of course you have to play championship golf in the public space. but you can be playing for your self and for no one else even in that public space.

[@chrisreeves8037]

Yeah I understand. I eventually dropped my dropped my scores to 2 strokes above par. I remember the "zone" surrounding me as I concentrated on the game. I was 2nd year at college. The childish banter ceased as I focused on my game while playing with some excellent "strokers" from school.@@AsifKhan-hf9zy

[@jamesfitzgerald6636]

A real master was Johnny Miller

[@chrisreeves8037]

I had followed Jack Nicklaus twice in Ft Worth. He had an awesome iron game. Fifteen years later, I followed Faldo. I was amazed how close his approach came to the pen the entire round. I watched Miller a few times on TV, so I don't have a good reference. Thanks for comment. @@jamesfitzgerald6636

[@user-sw2ob4iw1m]

The biography title 'Driven' by Dale Concannon says it all for me, along with the late great Sam Snead; Sir Nick Faldo is my golfing hero.

[@thundercrack88]

Well done Nick. Saw you twice in person. Ultimate professional. One of my favorites growing up along with Seve. You done good 👍 Sir Nick

[@christopherwooderson4705]

Brilliant in depth look at the man, Sir Nick Faldo. Far too often the tabloids just look at the moment, never concentrating on what it took to get you there for that moment.

[@pyeriotsquad]

Great interview! You really got a lot out of Nick. I grew up watching him winning green jackets, listening to Peter Alliss and loving every moment. Thanks.

[@itellyouwhy6957]

Bloody brilliant. Faldo is a great guy. Well done Sir.

[@jordan19862000]

Why do you say that he is a great guy?

[@glennmillerart5203]

Great interview. I'm a big fan of Nick and it was a delight to see his golf journey. Also, Joe was the best interviewer I've ever seen.

[@geoffreybuist3950]

What fantastic memories!!!

[@pauljcross2289]

Faldo had many critics....but was a great champion.....he was an arrogant SOB...

[@davieejeffreys8000]

Thanks Nick , right from the heart mate , saw you numerous times in person ( Australia ) and I never knew how much was going on the there , you are a great guy , I admit I was completely wrong about you , brilliant , and Thankyou !

[@IverKnackerov]

I remember talking to people who knew Lewis Hamilton as a kid, who cited his constant practising and lack of “personality”. Most people have no idea how much hard work these superstars has to put in when they were young.

[@oceanbluebandflorida]

I just love these interviews!

[@CarmonBenford]

i loved him on CBS as a commentator. Really miss him.

[@mikerockenstein6516]

Great interview. Wow, that is cool, especially his thoughts about setting goals and being in the present.

[@leecorcoran6174]

Simply one of the best golfers of all time not just from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍👍

[@davidvesseur]

What a great watch

[@PhilArmstrong-lj6eg]

Brilliant.

[@phillipsdrew]

Gr8 interview. It was normal then to have parents who did not show emotion. At the time it was normal, only as we grow into the future we realise how much we missed.

[@EndoftheTownProductions]

40:01 - Joe, please let your guests finish their thoughts.

[@jeremydavidson9194]

I don't agree. Joe's questions show that he is listening. Nick was talking a mile a minute in this interview. He also cut off Joel.

[@sunsource932]

Joe is no Michael Parkinson

[@rapido2963]

I agree. That aspect was slightly irritating.

[@peterbrown8880]

I did not like Faldo when he played but love him now

[@user-sw2ob4iw1m]

I respected him when he played; and am really fond of him now, the man has nothing to prove and actually possesses a wicked sense of humour; which is drier than a Martini.😁

[@jeremypearson6852]

He was portrayed terribly by the media.

[@oldfox6355]

Six lessons, from day one. There you have it.

[@jeremypearson6852]

Being British, I totally understand his family upbringing and not being close with the family. That, coupled with his laser vision on the course made him very misunderstood. That was his way of being successful even if he wasn’t well liked. The British tabloids should be ashamed of how they treated him and others.

[@cypherlock01]

They did the same to Tiger. He’d focus and not engage the fans that much and they’d destroy him in the news.

[@petecross22]

Fantastic interview. Only one lost opportunity: when Faldo started talking about his father's emotional distance, Buck abruptly pivoted to a different topic. I thought he could have explored that topic a bit more.

[@jonnybegood1544]

I know all about sir nick as worked at him home club many yrs ago. Followed his career.Just listening to this was so good.well done SIR NICK

[@user-sw2ob4iw1m]

Maybe they'd agreed the ground rules in the green room before the show.

[@Handletaken4]

His match with Rick Shiels is great! Must see.

[@gbc7344]

Brilliant interview..absolute legend 👍🇬🇧

[@nickedbrooke2845]

Great interview with Sir Nick. Although he is consistently mentioned as the top Ryder Cup points scorer of all time, when in fact Sergio Garcia has 3.5 more points than Nick (28.5 for Sergio, versus 25 for Nick).

[@susanaduarteraposo]

Unbelievable… I am a beginner and I’m also mimicking my heroes: Nelly Korda ❤😊 and I did this instinctively!

[@thach67]

I thought Faldo is no chill until I watched this :)).

[@livelife4471]

After Faldo beat Norman with a 12 shot swing at the 1996 Masters, there was no way Norman was ever going to win the Masters. Faldo delivered a mental blow to Norman that he would never recover from. The memory of losing would be too much for Norman to overcome. And Norman never did win a Masters.

[@anthonysauerman4934]

manifesting... :)

[@markdurham8593]

Nick Faldo is anything but humble

[@chimneydriptray2439]

Can’t help but feel Nick is still a fan of Big Jack…the Golden Bear…

[@usaveteran-retired6464]

How about the one with PETE ROSE? If you can offer everyone else, includine DENNIS RODMAN? Please offer Rose!

[@johncopeland3826]

I find it 'interesting' that the word 'humble ' and the name Nick Faldo are correlated in this story item ? Nope , I still can't figure it out ....

[@cypherlock01]

These are athletes who are trying to beat a course and their competitors to be the world’s number one/apex predator of their sport and all you can come up with is humility? Really? Aren’t you too old for this?

[@user-tf9kq2di9x]

These are from Audience Network years ago, I think on DIRECT TV. Love Nick. Joe,not so much. He a good utility announcer though IMHO!

[@Chucklea9]

If you want to see the shot he is talking about as it cuts its at 40.44 at kzbin.info/www/bejne/i16kpKWsedxratE

[@Pronzini1]

Joe Buck interrupts at the worst of times

[@matthewdrake9699]

But he wore a yellow jumper in 87? What’s wrong with a yellow shirt? 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@georgecook3639]

Not such a lovely boy when he refused to pick Monty for the Ryder Cup because he knew Monty would beat his points record

[@ReLeVaNT1968]

Guess he thought he would make more money broadcasting, rather than play on the Senior/Champions tour. hmmmm 🤔

[@Allpars337]

doesn’t make him a bad person. It’s not like being a pro golfer is a stress free walk in the park. The ultimate grinder and he’s got the wins and majors to prove it

[@jordan19862000]

“Guys have been down by three and came back and guys have been up by three and lost…with three to play…” - How long have you been a freemason, Nick?

[@ralphconone6518]

Joe's a stroke

[@RobertMacCready]

Hellof a guy and hellof a golf game.

[@termite122]

great interview but i tried to like this interviewer but i cant..

[@cypherlock01]

What you said is so illogical it’s just 🤯 - wow 😂

[@gerardtoner9191]

Giving him the interviewer role is like Giving a chimpanzee a live hand grenade to play with

[@termite122]

@@cypherlock01 thnx biggie

[@localhero203]

Joe, stop coloring your hair/

[@stevegordon2032]

Christ this interviewer is a pain with his interruptions. Faldo is so interesting but keeps having to remember his tack of conversation.

[@Ariz-up1ri]

Joe shut up and let him talk