A mainstay of golf broadcasting, Sir Nick Faldo retired from his role at CBS in August last year. The golf legend got the world emotional after he signed off from his final broadcast at the Sedgefield Country Club. However, the retired professional golfer is back with a huge announcement on Twitter. And it has gotten his fans all pumped up once again!
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Sir Nick Faldo makes a massive announcement
Golf great, Sir Nick Faldo, who had been hosting for CBS Sports for 16 years, retired from the channel last year. To announce his decision to retire, Faldo called for a meeting at Pebble Beach involving CBS Chairman Sean McManus. And he was left shocked at what Faldo had to say. “I was surprised and a little sad about it, to be honest with you,” McManus said. “Nick’s been a powerful force for CBS Sports for 16 years. But I respected his decision.”
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However, after his official retirement on June 21, fans were majorly missing the renowned commentator. And to cheer his fans once again, Faldo is back with a major declaration on Twitter. The golf legend recently posted a video sharing the big news.
“I am very honored to have some very exciting news. Next year, the Betfred British Masters will be hosted by yours truly; Sir Nick Faldo,” he said. “It will be played at The Belfry, I’ve got lots of fun, happy memories there from the great Ryder Cup days. I’ll be hosting it for the next 5 years.”
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Faldo’s return to the commentary panel is nothing less than a pleasant surprise for fans worldwide. People are in love with the way the television commentator hosts a tournament. Golf fans on Twitter are extremely excited after hearing the news and are calling it “Great news for the tournament”. Some also believe that this would bring much fame to the game as Faldo’s fans will not miss tuning in to the live broadcast of the tournament.
Apart from being a well-known sports host, Faldo has also had a great career on the field. Standing among the top players of his time, Faldo brought a lot of fame to the sport. The golf ace also held the first rank as per OWGR for 97 weeks in total.
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