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[Buffdaddy]

Vindog, on 08 November 2012 - 11:45 AM, said:

Buffdaddy, on 08 November 2012 - 11:36 AM, said:

Vindog, on 08 November 2012 - 11:23 AM, said:

One guy gets paid to do that.  That's his job.
The others are doing it because it's their personality. (notice I didn't pluralize that?)

And when was Faldo mocking Tiger?

Where have you been? He along with Norman never back down from an opportunity to take a shot at Woods. I personally get tired of Tiger taking the high road when it comes to these pompous jerks.

Let's separate Norman here for a minute because he absolutely does under his own volition  And by associating him, it means that Faldo automatically does, which he absolutely does not.  If you haven't noticed...Faldo gets paid to talk about relevant topics in golf.  Tiger is THE MOST RELEVANT TOPIC in golf, especially this year...

Driver wayward, weekend meltdowns, big wins, is he hurt again, how can he stop getting double crossed off the tee or getting stuck up top.  Yep he talks these to death but so does every body else.

Wait...you know what forget all of that because you just reminded me that I've been under a rock and never watch anything golf related.  I feel like new man now

Glad to be of assistance.

[Gone Right]

TheDarkOne, on 08 November 2012 - 11:24 AM, said:

When did Faldo mock Woods?

Similarly, when did McIlroy mock Faldo?

Looking at the interview it seems to me that TW got a fit of the giggles at the interviewers question, and Rory simply laughed in response to that.  And to be honest any advice that Faldo might give anyone in regard to how to conduct themselves or relationship management is bound to be hilarious for anyone who has had even the briefest contact with him.

[Shrapnac]

It really is upsetting to me that the two best golfers in the world seem to enjoy eachother's company and are actually developing something that resembles a rapport on and off the course.

And God forbid that Rory actually has an opinion and a personality, that could kill golf dead.

[Buffdaddy]

Gone Right, on 08 November 2012 - 11:49 AM, said:

TheDarkOne, on 08 November 2012 - 11:24 AM, said:

When did Faldo mock Woods?

Similarly, when did McIlroy mock Faldo?

Looking at the interview it seems to me that TW got a fit of the giggles at the interviewers question, and Rory simply laughed in response to that.  And to be honest any advice that Faldo might give anyone in regard to how to conduct themselves or relationship management is bound to be hilarious for anyone who has had even the briefest contact with him.

+1

[oldhamer25]

tbowles411, on 08 November 2012 - 10:51 AM, said:

J13, on 08 November 2012 - 10:47 AM, said:

Since no one knows how these players are compensated we will never know who makes more.  My guess is they are both filthy rich and happy to be so.

"Happier than a witch in a broom factory" happy?  

I am thinking more gazelle with night googles happy.

[tbowles411]

Shrapnac, on 08 November 2012 - 11:50 AM, said:

It really is upsetting to me that the two best golfers in the world seem to enjoy eachother's company and are actually developing something that resembles a rapport on and off the course.

And God forbid that Rory actually has an opinion and a personality, that could kill golf dead.

I just laughed out loud at this.  Literally.  

[tbowles411]

oldhamer25, on 08 November 2012 - 11:56 AM, said:

tbowles411, on 08 November 2012 - 10:51 AM, said:

J13, on 08 November 2012 - 10:47 AM, said:

Since no one knows how these players are compensated we will never know who makes more.  My guess is they are both filthy rich and happy to be so.

"Happier than a witch in a broom factory" happy?  

I am thinking more gazelle with night googles happy.

That's happy!  

[Vindog]

Shrapnac, on 08 November 2012 - 11:50 AM, said:

It really is upsetting to me that the two best golfers in the world seem to enjoy eachother's company and are actually developing something that resembles a rapport on and off the course.

And God forbid that Rory actually has an opinion and a personality, that could kill golf dead.

Well

Would Rory have laughed at the mention of Sir Nick if he hadn't got the cue from his Pledgemaster?

That's my question...

[Shrapnac]

Vindog, on 08 November 2012 - 11:58 AM, said:

Shrapnac, on 08 November 2012 - 11:50 AM, said:

It really is upsetting to me that the two best golfers in the world seem to enjoy eachother's company and are actually developing something that resembles a rapport on and off the course.

And God forbid that Rory actually has an opinion and a personality, that could kill golf dead.

Well

Would Rory have laughed at the mention of Sir Nick if he hadn't got the cue from his Pledgemaster?

That's my question...

I dunno, but since you seem to know Rory so intimately why don't you ask him?

Faldo gets paid a lot of money to be a d-bag and say controversial things about professional golfers. With that comes some stick from the guys he's slagging off. So if Tiger and Rory have a little inside joke about Faldo what's the big deal?

And don't give me the "respect your elders" crap, Faldo lost that privilege when he grabbed a microphone.

[Vindog]

Shrapnac, on 08 November 2012 - 12:03 PM, said:

Vindog, on 08 November 2012 - 11:58 AM, said:

Shrapnac, on 08 November 2012 - 11:50 AM, said:

It really is upsetting to me that the two best golfers in the world seem to enjoy eachother's company and are actually developing something that resembles a rapport on and off the course.

And God forbid that Rory actually has an opinion and a personality, that could kill golf dead.

Well

Would Rory have laughed at the mention of Sir Nick if he hadn't got the cue from his Pledgemaster?

That's my question...

I dunno, but since you seem to know Rory so intimately why don't you ask him?

Faldo gets paid a lot of money to be a d-bag and say controversial things about professional golfers. With that comes some stick from the guys he's slagging off. So if Tiger and Rory have a little inside joke about Faldo what's the big deal?

And don't give me the "respect your elders" crap, Faldo lost that privilege when he grabbed a microphone.

Don't know Rory at all.  I thought I did.

One guy gets paid.
One guy does it for free

[avrag]

Having seen the interview in full length, I don't think that Tiger's giggling and Rory's joining in did have anything to do with Faldo's role as a TV commentator or his criticizing either player at times, but more with how they see Faldo's way of interacting (or rather not interacting) with other players when he was playing himself. I think the answers both give afterwards make that pretty clear.
The way the interviewer put his question, they were probably both thinking that his way of describing Faldo's behaviour when he was still active was playing down the extent to which Faldo was "aloof", as he put it. I found that amusing as well, so did they, and I have a feeling that even Sir Nick himself would smile a little if he heard himself being described this way.
Or Tiger might have remembered his father pointing to the TV screen, when Faldo was playing and telling him "See how this guy carries himself? That's what you must do as well, no prisoners!"
I say move on, nothing to see here.

[irlgolf56]

Storm in a teacup or what, wow.

Edited by irlgolf56, 08 November 2012 - 12:54 PM.

[bunter101]

Stupid question by the interviewer.  Anybody with an ounce of golf knowledge knows Faldo didn't do 'friends' on the golf course...

Some of you think Rory has arrogance about his persona? Guy has nothing on Faldo...

[pappaf2]

For all we know they had a bet on how long it would take for the interviewer bring up Faldo.

[avrag]

pappaf2, on 08 November 2012 - 01:30 PM, said:

For all we know they had a bet on how long it would take for the interviewer bring up Faldo.

Excellent explanation.

[Pepperturbo]

After watching that video - its clear - Tiger needs Rory way more then the other way around.  The reason is Tiger has burnt many bridges on tour, and off.  Tiger snickers when presented with Faldo's comment regarding his social style during his day, was mentioned.  Sadly it was almost disrespectful, for what ever the reason.  Rory, the gentlemen, on the other hand, said Nick's manner worked for Nick, it wouldn't work for him, as he's very social.


Edited... Forgetting names comes with age...distractions make it worse.  

Edited by Pepperturbo, 08 November 2012 - 07:24 PM.

[tbowles411]

avrag, on 08 November 2012 - 01:38 PM, said:

pappaf2, on 08 November 2012 - 01:30 PM, said:

For all we know they had a bet on how long it would take for the interviewer bring up Faldo.

Excellent explanation.

Very plausable.  Almost like Tiger told him, "You're going to be asked about this.  I bet you $10 within the first 5 minutes...."

[Arafel]

Pepperturbo, on 08 November 2012 - 01:51 PM, said:

After watching that video - its clear - Tiger needs Kory way more then the other way around.  The reason is Tiger has burnt many bridges on tour, and off.  Tiger snickers when presented with Faldo's comment regarding his social style during his day, was mentioned.  Sadly it was almost disrespectful, for what ever the reason.  Kory, the gentlemen, on the other hand, said Nick's manner worked for Nick, it wouldn't work for him, as he's very social.

Kory?  That's funny.

[tbowles411]

sustain, on 08 November 2012 - 02:02 PM, said:

Pepperturbo, on 08 November 2012 - 01:51 PM, said:

After watching that video - its clear - Tiger needs Kory way more then the other way around.  The reason is Tiger has burnt many bridges on tour, and off.  Tiger snickers when presented with Faldo's comment regarding his social style during his day, was mentioned.  Sadly it was almost disrespectful, for what ever the reason.  Kory, the gentlemen, on the other hand, said Nick's manner worked for Nick, it wouldn't work for him, as he's very social.

Kory?  That's funny.

Damn you autocorrect!  LOL  

[no2re]

Whoever thinks Rory's deal with Nike is more lucrative than Tiger's, is definitely smoking something...

[nichho]

Vindog, on 08 November 2012 - 11:45 AM, said:

Buffdaddy, on 08 November 2012 - 11:36 AM, said:

Vindog, on 08 November 2012 - 11:23 AM, said:

One guy gets paid to do that.  That's his job.
The others are doing it because it's their personality. (notice I didn't pluralize that?)

And when was Faldo mocking Tiger?

Where have you been? He along with Norman never back down from an opportunity to take a shot at Woods. I personally get tired of Tiger taking the high road when it comes to these pompous jerks.

Let's separate Norman here for a minute because he absolutely does under his own volition  And by associating him, it means that Faldo automatically does, which he absolutely does not.  If you haven't noticed...Faldo gets paid to talk about relevant topics in golf.  Tiger is THE MOST RELEVANT TOPIC in golf, especially this year...

Driver wayward, weekend meltdowns, big wins, is he hurt again, how can he stop getting double crossed off the tee or getting stuck up top.  Yep he talks these to death but so does every body else.

Wait...you know what forget all of that because you just reminded me that I've been under a rock and never watch anything golf related.  I feel like new man now

Tiger'll get it moved for you.

[bunter101]

no2re, on 08 November 2012 - 02:44 PM, said:

Whoever thinks Rory's deal with Nike is more lucrative than Tiger's, is definitely smoking something...

Pretty sure Tigers Nike pay is a base rate plus a commission in relation to sales of TW branded clothing etc..
His base rate will be lower than Rory without a doubt. IF Rory is going to be on the mentioned $25 million a year of course.

Edited by bunter101, 08 November 2012 - 02:57 PM.

[Vindog]

nichho, on 08 November 2012 - 02:54 PM, said:

Vindog, on 08 November 2012 - 11:45 AM, said:

Wait...you know what forget all of that because you just reminded me that I've been under a rock and never watch anything golf related.  I feel like new man now

Tiger'll get it moved for you.

Hahaha   well done, sir

[Kurtw90]

Just to make sure, people are still making judgements on Rory and Tiger while only making assumptions as to what they were laughing about?

Okay, got it.

[spitfisher]

I saw their laughter as, 5 minutes before the interview tiger says to Rory, " watch this idiot will bring up Faldo somewhere in the interview, they always do, Faldo is always outspoken about me, my swing, my cut, my club choice........."

That too me looked liked what the laughter was about..

[+Church]

Good video, thanks for posting.

[steedorf]

You guys are over reacting hard, Tiger laughed at it, Rory smiled. Everyone knows Faldo was a smug ***** and hes closer to Tiger's era, so clearly Tiger knows more.

[bscinstnct]

Vindog, on 08 November 2012 - 09:47 AM, said:

Still, I find it very odd that such a respectful and seemingly "gets it" lad such as Rory would laugh and mock a knighted 6 time major winner.

Maybe money is changing him....Maybe Tiger is changing him....Maybe this is the "real" Rory and we've  all been buffaloed...

You can be a Knight!

And still be a DB

I think THAT is the joke.

Faldo, predictable Knight of Dbagery!

Edited by bscinstnct, 08 November 2012 - 08:12 PM.

[mack_n_rolla]

tbowles411, on 08 November 2012 - 01:56 PM, said:

avrag, on 08 November 2012 - 01:38 PM, said:

pappaf2, on 08 November 2012 - 01:30 PM, said:

For all we know they had a bet on how long it would take for the interviewer bring up Faldo.

Excellent explanation.

Very plausable.  Almost like Tiger told him, "You're going to be asked about this.  I bet you $10,000 within the first 5 minutes...."

Fixed...

Pretty neat interview and I just couldn't take my eyes off those custom blue Nike LunarGlide +4 Rory is wearing.

[J13]

Lots of interesting theories none of which may be true.  Of course we will never know.