Today’s Forum Thread of the Day comes from ksuWildcat who began a thread in praise of Nick Faldo, who ksuWildcat believes is golf’s best analyst to listen to, writing “He’s hilarious as hell, and has great golf insight”. While a lot of our members agree, as you will find out, some don’t, with plenty of our members giving their recommendation for the title of “Golf’s best talking head”.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the full discussion and have your say at the link below.
- dpb5031: “Faldo is good at his job; I enjoy his commentary. He’s insightful, credible, self-deprecating/can laugh at himself, has a dry wit, and does his homework. Hard to believe he’s the same guy who walked the fairways as an overgrown Hogan-type assassin as a player.”
- cardoustie: “Love Miller. I am biased though. He was my idol growing up, and I love people that deliver the goods via straight talk (i.e. the opposite of Nantz). Faldo also OK as another poster said I’d rather listen to a former multiple major champion. THE BEST is Peter Allis. The right tone at the right time with a wicked sense of humor. One recent Open he commented on all the players in white pants and quipped something like “such bravery these young men of today.”
- thesaxemachine: “I’m completely fine with Nick in the booth. Gary McCord, on the other hand, needs to go. Just constant verbal diarrhea.”
- Nard_S: “Faldo is the best talking head in golf who backs it up w/ the best career. He talks inside the ropes and game more candidly than most and is usually spot on in his assessments. Refreshing, especially after a high dosage of Nantz.”
- Scotty1140: “Whoops. Thought this would be a Faldo bashing thread. I’ll see myself out.”
Entire Thread: “Nick Faldo – Golf’s best talking head? (If not, then who is?)”