European captain Nick Faldo named his two assistants for the Ryder Cup 2008 as Paul McGinley and Jose Maria Olazabal. The proviso is that neither of them make the team… So, while both will be honored by the offer, it’s a bit of a poisoned chalice as both of them have stated that they wish to defend the title against the USA in Valhalla. Faldo can name alternative assistants should either of them qualify for the team.
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Faldo Names Assistants for Ryder Cup 2008
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007Jack Nicklaus
Sunday, March 25th, 2007
Jack Nicklaus designed the course at Valhalla which will be used for the Ryder Cup Matches in 2008.
Jack AKA “The Golden Bear” is one of golf’s all time ledgends. Born in Columbus Ohio on 21st Jan in 1940 and now living in North Palm Beach Florida, Jack has designed over 210 golf courses worldwide. His company Jack Nicklaus Design has 312 courses open for play and is a major force in golf course design. (more…)
Nick Faldo
Monday, October 2nd, 2006
Nick Faldo has been chosen to captain the European Ryder Cup team for the 37th Ryder Cup matches at Valhalla Golf Club in 2008. If you want to know what exactly the captain does read our article outlining his roles and responsibilites. Nick will be hoping to lead the European team to a record 4th victory in a row. (more…)
