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Nick Faldo rubbishes Rory McIlroy criticism with Jack Nicklaus example, âPlease shut upâ
TL;DR
Nick Faldo has defended Rory McIlroy against criticism for his behavior during the final round of The Masters, referencing a similar incident involving Jack Nicklaus. McIlroy previously faced backlash for not speaking to his playing partners, including Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Young.
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Nick Faldo has defended Rory McIlroy after he received criticism for his behaviour in the final round at The Masters.
A major talking point from last yearâs Masters was McIlroyâs refusal to speak to playing partner Bryson DeChambeau.
A similar situation happened again on Sunday, as McIlroy did not talk to Cameron Young at Augusta National.
Faldo has now rubbished claims that McIlroy did anything wrong on either occasion, using the great Jack Nicklaus as an example.
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Nick Faldo defends Rory McIlroy in âplease shut upâ rant
DeChambeauâs comments about the lack of communication between him and McIlroy went viral this time last year.
Many considered McIlroy to have shown a lack of sportsmanship by not conversing with his playing partner at all.
As a result, Young was asked after the final round on Sunday whether he had shared a similar experience to DeChambeau.
However, Faldo has completely rejected claims that McIlroy did anything wrong in staying in his own lane.
Faldo revealed that six-time Masters champion Nicklaus had no interest in speaking to him in 1990.
âI want to have a little dig at the media,â he said. âWill you please shut up on this: âOh, he didnât talk to him againâ, making a story out of itâŠ
âWe didnât say anything until 18, so please stop all this rubbish.â
Faldo then praised McIlroy with five words that summed up his performance at Augusta National.
He continued, âI think youâve got to marvel and appreciate the skill and the touch neededâŠ
âTalk about the touch and nerve on that putt off the back of 16. He could have holed that on 16. That went awry.
âEven those last three holes, the drama was amazing. As I said, skill, touch, nerve, bravery and determination. Congrats Rory, that was unbelievable.â
Q&A
What did Nick Faldo say about Rory McIlroy's behavior at The Masters?
Nick Faldo defended Rory McIlroy, suggesting that criticism of his behavior is unwarranted and referencing Jack Nicklaus to support his point.
Why was Rory McIlroy criticized during The Masters?
Rory McIlroy faced criticism for not speaking to his playing partners, specifically Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Young, during the final round.
What incidents led to Rory McIlroy's criticism at The Masters?
McIlroy's refusal to engage in conversation with Bryson DeChambeau last year and Cameron Young this year sparked the criticism regarding his behavior.