Nick Faldo Interview – Episode #4
Posted on 13. Mar, 2009 by Andy Brown in Golf
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This week I caught up with 6 time major winner Nick Faldo at the Faldo Golf Institute By Marriott in Orlando, Florida. Undoubtively Marriott’s Grande Vista Resort is one of Marriott Vacation Club’s most luxurious resorts, offering one, two and three bed villas.
Whilst on the range Nick tried out different shafts on a couple of new sets of TaylorMade Tour Preferred and Burner clubs. It was amazing to see TaylorMade’s Flight Control Technology (FCT) that allows the player to easily adjust a metalwood’s loft, lie and face angle.
Furthermore we chatted about his new course in The Dominican Republic at the Roco Ki Resort. I recommed you take a look at the spectacular aerial photographs of this stunning course by clicking here.
Later on this month Nick travels to the course he designed at Mission Hills Golf Club in China for the Asian Grand Final of the Faldo Series.
Nick spoke about working for CBS Sports and The Golf Channel. It was fun to hear the 3 time winner speak about the buzz he gets from working at The Masters, the premier event in CBS Sports’ Calendar.
Nick also confirmed that this Summer he will play at the Open Championship at Turnberry.
It was a real pleasure to spend time with Nick and now I’m not the only one saying “it’s nice to be nice!”
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Finally the Question of the Day:
What is your favourite American golf resort? Please leave your answer in the comments section below. Thank you.
ron kleinfield
15. Aug, 2009
not only are you consistant ,but you were sucessful in getting me to answer ……I injured my hand in a fall between the dock and my boat last july 4 2008 .Unable to play golf for almost a year ……just getting back.will stay in touch ……….thanks for your persistance and a most interesting approach to the game of golf!!!!!!
Martin Benjamin
10. Jun, 2009
Sir, Can these new clubs with heads that are adjustable for loft and lie etc be used in tournament golf? Can the heads be adjusted during the play of a round? During the play of a hole? Over night during the course of the tournament? When can they be adjusted? Curious!
Martin Benjamin
Andy:
Martin they can be used in tournaments but you have to make the adjustments before you start the round. You are not allowed to change them mid round.
Pure Golf Journey
04. May, 2009
Hi Andy…great job on the video. I’m guessing you did all the video and editing work yourself and I know its not easy so good on you.
Great to see Nick still striking it so consistently well.You set the mood well and he seemed pretty relaxed and so the whole thing had a good natural flow to it. Look forward to watching some more episodes and you’ve inspired me to jump into the deep end with my own vlogs.
Cheers!
Michael Landgrebe
01. May, 2009
Homeofgolf.tv was in Orlando? How cool my home away from home. I think I was across the street from you when this was filmed? Loved seeing the behind the scenes coverage of Nick Faldo working with his new Taylormade equipment, well done.
Keep it up my friend, I look forward to the next update,
Michael
Confident Golf
Best Resort that is simple: Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
Phil Snelman
22. Apr, 2009
Well done Andy, HomeOfGolf.tv is starting to take off and I’m looking forward to some more great content in future. Let me know if you need an interview with Tiger, I have one or two connections!
Barry Martin
13. Apr, 2009
Really enjoyed the Faldo interview,the course i enjoyed playing was Rolling Hills near Fort Laurderdale,after watching the film Caddy Shack,another is Forest Fire at Kissimmee.
Living in Spain, a course I really enjoy is Agulion,followed closely by Hacienda de Alamo.
As Nick would say “it’s nice to be nice” so be nice to the slow 4 ball in front and they might let you through. Barry.
Joe
10. Apr, 2009
Andy,
Have enjoyed your videos and look forward to more. I am headed to Scotland for a month long golf holiday, and am tremendously excited about it… 106 days and counting, not that I’m keeping track!
My favorite golf experience in the US is Bandon Dunes located outside Bandon Oregon. One of the courses was designed by a Scot – David McLay Kidd! I have played both Bandon Dunes and Pacific Dunes, but have yet to play the 3rd course – Bandon Trails. They are about to open a 4th course as well. It’s the closest you can get to Scottish Links golf outside Scotland from what I am told, and the motto is ‘Golf the way it was meant to be’. I couldn’t agree more!
ron
03. Apr, 2009
Well done Andy, Nick Faldo is great to watch, he still hits a ball with ease. Not yet pleyed in the USA. Very entertaining vidio as usual, keep up the good work.
Ron
Tim Lavery
24. Mar, 2009
Andy
Enjoyed the interview with Nick Faldo having just read his autobiography “Life swings”. My friends and I go out to Orlando early each year to enjoy the beautiful climate and the great courses. This year we went to a very attractive course – The Mission Inn Resort & Club at Howey -in-the-Hills which is to the NW of Orlando. The Championship couse established in 1917 was great fun.
Tim
Anders
20. Mar, 2009
Hi there Andy!!
I wrote about you in my blog. It is in swedish but translated briefly it is: A great idea´and good quality video reports from St Anderws and other places.
Kepp the vids comming
//Anders
Roger
19. Mar, 2009
Hi Andy
Best course I played in Florida (I played six last year) was Ridgewood Lakes but if you hate water or cannot hit a straight ball its probably well left alone and should try Diamondback
Roger
John
18. Mar, 2009
Andy
I enjoyed the Faldo interview especially since I am looking at their new Burner irons.
My favorite golf area is Hilton Head, Island due to the variety and availability of courses, restaurants and night life.
John
Mark A. Stevenson
17. Mar, 2009
Andy, great job!!! You let Nick do all the talking, a rarity in most interviews of Celebs of late. Nick could have been the guy next door that one had run into on the range. Obviously Nick is a really nice guy and a great golfer! I enjoyed the interview very much! Thanks!
Brendan
17. Mar, 2009
Never played golf in USA but it sure looks tempting. Does Nick need a hand to carry his bags? Nice interview -well done Andy
greenfee
17. Mar, 2009
What a scoop Andy, thought we might see you hitting some shots too
Great to see Nick Faldo’s swing again.
I really am enjoying every episode of homeofgolftv and have the RSS feed into my google reader.
Keep up the good work.
Walt Goshert
17. Mar, 2009
Andy,
Excellent… great to see Nick “test-driving” the latest from TM.
My fav course in US— Breckenridge Golf Club in Breckenridge,CO, the only Jack Nicklaus “Muni” in the US
Walt
david williamson
17. Mar, 2009
the only courses I’ve actually played on in the US were on Hilton Head Island, they are great if you don’t mind the aligators…
Reg
16. Mar, 2009
Good down to earth golf chat, Nick cuts out the B.S.at least I sure hope he carrys on that way.
Best and the toughest golf course St Melion Cornwall England. I saw Nick, Sandy Lyle, Tom Watson, and Jack Nicklaus, play a match to open the course.
Allan
15. Mar, 2009
Andy
Thanks for this – really enjoyed Nick. I have been to that place and even shot on the driving range…great place.
thanx
Allan
Mary Lou
15. Mar, 2009
Andy, thanks for setting up the video with Nick. It’s always nice to see the ‘great ones’ in a casual setting. You get a better feel for who they really are. My husband and I enjoy Nick’s TV commentary very much. Maybe you can tell him that The Golf Channel should turn off the bothersome background music when they’re recapping events.
Anyway, our favorite resort is Bandon Dunes. We’re looking forward to the opening of their new course. We like Bandon because it’s ‘link ‘s style’ golf and tries to keep it pure with refreshing ideas like ‘no electric golf carts’.
Terry
15. Mar, 2009
Good to see Nick in action.
Doug Westo
15. Mar, 2009
Wow!!! and you 2 get paid for having all that fun?
It is good to know great golfers like Nick are helping design golf gear we can all use. I personally use TaylorMade and have gained greater pleasure from the Game.We all love you Nick except of cause the ones you beat.
Rose
15. Mar, 2009
Great video Andy, was your wife the camerman on this one?
It just goes to shows what a nice chap Nick is to take the time to do this interview with you. He was very informative which I enjoyed.
I loved the ending, “It’s nice to be nice, my love”.
Good onya Andy.
Being Australian I’ve never played a course in America but I love ‘Augusta’.
Bob
14. Mar, 2009
Great video. I’ve always enjoyed watching Nick play and now that he’s on TV, he’s fun to listen to. He’s very fair in his assessment of player’s swings, etc. Since I’m getting on in years and have enjoyed the game for so long, ANY course that I play when I can look down and see the grass is my favorite! Pebble Beach will always be in my mind.
Mukund
14. Mar, 2009
Wonderful to read the interwiew.
Since I have only played in the courses in Daytona Beach ,Fl PGA course I am, not familiar with other courses in Florida. Some of the courses in Toronto I played were excellent..
Mukund, Kolkatta, INDIA.
ALLAN SINCLAIR
14. Mar, 2009
NICK ACTUALLYCAME DOWN TO MILLPORT ON THE CLYDE SCOTLAND WITH ALISTAIR FORSYTH, UNANOUNCED AND WAS VERY FRIENDLY AN CHATTY WELL DONE NICK!
Gregg
14. Mar, 2009
Boy if I only could be so effortless. My best course so far would have to be the one I played my best at . If I don’t play well its ugly ! Hawaii Prince in where else Hawaii’ The Wailea Emerald would be next it’s in Maui.
paul
14. Mar, 2009
great video…….well done andy, keeep up the good work..fav course.to many to pin down.
Graeme Abbott
14. Mar, 2009
Can’t say as never played over there, but Augusta always looks good . Thanks for for your advice, I have tried to follow your examples as close as possible. Thing’s seem to be coming right slowly but surely.
Thanks again
WBHenry
14. Mar, 2009
Nice to see Nick in such a relaxed mood and coming across like he’s talking to us on a personnel note. One of the greats hope to see more interrviews like that.
Have not played in the US but did take a look around Bethesda MA and liked the look of that.
WB Henry
Damsi
14. Mar, 2009
Nice watched the Faldo practiice. His swing very consistent. I will try this evening in the driving range. Thanks Andy.
Best Regards,
Damsi
John Lumm
14. Mar, 2009
Fun interview. My favorite resort still has to be Pebble Beach/Spanish Bay.
Tony Childress
14. Mar, 2009
Andy,
Great interview,we got to see another side of Faldo that was refreshing. He definitely has changed from his playing days. Favorite course Regatta Bay Destin Fl
John
13. Mar, 2009
Andy, absolutely beautiful & entertaining video. I will watch Nick Faldo anytime. Fav course in US….TPC Sawgrass in Jacksonville, FL – open to the public (if staying at the local Marriot) – check it out.
John
Ian
13. Mar, 2009
Good work Andy, Nick is certainly entertaining. My favorite US course will be my next one. I will at Sandpiper in Florida next week.
Larry Quah
13. Mar, 2009
Lovely videos all the four I have seen to now. Great reminders of St Andrews for me from 1984/85. Keep up the good work, Andy. Favourite American golf resort – Kappalua on Maui Island, Hawaii.
John Munro
13. Mar, 2009
Great to see Nick again what a great player and all the hard work he has done for Golf
LEE SCHICK
13. Mar, 2009
Hiho Andy,
What’s not to be happy about. Two golf charmers at work. I just can’t decide who I like most. I love to watch NF on TV.
All the best from Florida Lee
Hub
13. Mar, 2009
Well done Andy, you did a great job. Nick is fast becoming my favorite voice on golf TV. His wit and sharp observations add a lot. The Disney complex is always my favorite destination.
Rick
13. Mar, 2009
favorite course,
Kings North @ Myrtle Beach National.
Sweeeeet
craig campbell
13. Mar, 2009
Andy
Nice to see Nick hitting a few.
My favorite course would be Pacific Dunes part of the Bandon Dunes complex in south western Oregon a golfers meca.
JIMMY
13. Mar, 2009
Great interview with nick what a life,
my favorite course in the states is TPC CANYONS Las Vegas
Barrie Myhill
13. Mar, 2009
Super interview with the great man. Frustrates me though to see him hitting the ball with effortless ease while I struggle. I am a Brit living in South Carolina so my favorite resort has to be Myrtle Beach – some great courses there.
Tony Garcia
13. Mar, 2009
What a life, testing clubs, traveling, playing the best courses, Wish it was me.. great interview keep up the good work. I have had not many opportunities to play resorts but if I were to choose one it would be the Mescalero golf course outside of Ruidoso New Mexico. High in the cool mountains of New Mexico
Maurice Ryan
13. Mar, 2009
Andy,
Nice now to see Nick so more relaxed when he is off the course. His comments on the golf are usually straight to the point.
My favorite course in the states is the Wolf, Mesquite Nevada
Marina Bobeldijk
13. Mar, 2009
I really enjoyed this episode, whatching Nick Faldo having fun on the range and admiring his swing! Well done for getting hold of him and doing the interview!!
Looking forward to the next episode!
Bruce Porter Sr
13. Mar, 2009
More like an advertisement than an interview.
However, pretty course and pretty equipment.
Since I hit shots all over the place the adjustable club would wear me out as I’d be changing it after every use…..
Patrick
13. Mar, 2009
Great interview and a good plug for Marriott & TaylorMade. Both Companies get my vote. Nick has become a great commentator in the USA and I always enjoy listening when he is on. Well done Andy
I now live in Florida so get to play some great courses. My favourite TPC Sawgrass.
Arthur
13. Mar, 2009
Very pro. video, Andy. Still get a great kick seeing Nick perform and still try to emulate his rhythm & timing.Have only played Myrtle Beach in USA and found the Pearl course a real winner but very testing.Also a plug for the golf merchandise store in Calabash run by a ‘Limey’ !!!
Neil Richardson
13. Mar, 2009
What a treat to see you interview my favourite player of all time.Thanks for that Andy, and my favourite course is Kissimee GC. opposite Willie Nelson Boulevard, which has only one house on it (hmm, I wonder who lives there)
david wright
13. Mar, 2009
Nice to see nick having fun, it does show Nick does have a sense of humour, and a great plus to you Andy for getting the interview,
dave ross
13. Mar, 2009
Almost as nice as the weather here in the uk(not!). resort looks great, enjoy and thanks for the video.
vilamoura is the best resort i’ve been to so far.
Marc Sirkin
13. Mar, 2009
Andy, great episode! Good times hanging with your boy Nick!
Marc
Dave
13. Mar, 2009
Nice to see the great man in action.
Sorry though he’s not playing in the Masters this year.
Bernie
13. Mar, 2009
Andy, It’s great to hear you are in Orlando. Love the show.
How did you manage to get Nick for an interview. Seems like great fun. Enjoy our wonderful weather while your here.
Paul Hobart
13. Mar, 2009
Great interview Andy. That’s a great facility, and I enjoyed at least seeing someone hit balls in nice weather! Happy to see that you’re able to meet up with Nick for the chat.
Enjoy your stay in beautiful Florida!
Best
Paul Hobart
Paul
13. Mar, 2009
Looks like both of you were having a good time in the sunny south east. Great video. Paul
Richard Conway
13. Mar, 2009
Andy, congratulations another really interesting episode. I’ve only played in the States a few times but the best so far has to be the Cimarron Golf Resort in California absolute magic. The USA is so big and there are so many courses and so little time. Regards Richard.
John Richardson
13. Mar, 2009
Great stuff Andy
I still find a lot to model with his swing – as you well know.
That whole Marriott set up is incredible!
Cheers
John
Martin
13. Mar, 2009
Is Nick having fun or what? Good for him, he deserves it! Great video Andy! Cheers!
Martin
Andy Wool
13. Mar, 2009
Andy, congratulations! What a great episode, and fair play Nick Faldo for doing it who came across really well. Looking forward to more episodes like this.
The Armchair Golfer
13. Mar, 2009
Home of Golf TV hits the road to Orlando! That’s great, Andy. What a super opportunity. I felt like I was on the range with you and Nick. It was interesting to hear all that he has going on. (A lot.) And that swing still looks machine-like. Well done.
Phil Bundy
13. Mar, 2009
Andy, Congratulations on scoring a great interview with Nick Faldo. Fun to watch him hit a bunch of balls with the new TaylorMade clubs, but boy, his legs need to see some sun! Kudos to Marriott for partnering with him on the Faldo Golf Institute. My favorite golf resort is Amelia Island Plantation in Northeast Florida. Phil