Golf ace and CBS broadcaster Nick Faldo announced his retirement after the final round of the 2022 Wyndham Championship on Sunday. His last broadcast was very special as he made his debut in the golf world in the same event 43 years ago. Golf fans were not expecting the news and are giving all kinds of reactions on Twitter. But the special one among them was from former professional golfer turned social media star, Paige Spiranac.
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Paige Spiranac talks about Nick Faldo after his retirement
Spiranac shared a video on her Twitter account talking about Nick Faldo’s retirement and how it makes her feel. She talked about how much she used to like Nick Faldo, and surprisingly, how she doesn’t anymore! Spiranac said, “He has had an amazing career on and off the golf course. And I was a big Nick Faldo fan, I thought he was amazing in the commentary booth, until the last couple of years.”
Spiranac also stated the possibility of him being bored from his job over the last few years. She said he missed the “spark” he used to have earlier. “I don’t think I’m gonna miss Nick Faldo like I have missed Johnny Miller,” she said.
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The ex-golfer also talked about the need for a new golf commentator and said, “I think golf is looking for a next great commentator”. She then wrote a caption asking her fans to tell her who they want to see in the commentary booth in Faldo’s place.
Spiranac speaks boldly about LIV Golf players’ lawsuit against the PGA Tour
11 LIV Golf players recently filed a lawsuit against the PGA Tour regarding their ban from playing in PGA Tour events. However, the PGA Tour’s motive to ban LIV Players was to stand against LIV Golf and protect their integrity. Jay Monahan clearly stated that any players who transition to the LIV Tour will be suspended from the PGA Tour.
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Paige Spiranac also broke her silence about the matter and tweeted, “LIV players: We want to play less golf. Also LIV players: We are suing so we can play more golf,”. She threw a taunt at players like Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, and Bryson DeChambeau who loved the new LIV format of playing less golf!
Spiranac rarely keeps her opinions to herself, and loves to raise her voice regarding golf-related matters! Fans love listening to her when she begins with her words of wisdom on Twitter as well as on her podcast. But her opinion about Nick Faldo is something a lot of people could disagree with.
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