GOLF
As sure as night follows day Nick Faldo has been plodding along in the world of golf in a top-flight career which stretches back well over three decades.
But now the European Ryder Cup captain, aged 50, says he will not compete in this year's Open at Royal Birkdale.
It is the first time since he failed to qualify as an amateur in 1975 that the three-times former champion will not play in the tournament.
Faldo has left the door open for a future appearance at the tournament, but said he preferred to concentrate on his Ryder Cup duties this year.
"I will play The Open again, but this year I need to concentrate," he said.
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Faldo's Open debut came at Birkdale 32 years ago, but all his previous wins have come in Scotland, in 1987, 1990
and 1992.He missed the cut at Carnoustie last year and has not played a tournament since the Hong Kong Open last November.
Faldo's list of wins is a lengthy one including three Masters victories.
FALDO'S SUCCESSFUL SCORECARD TO DATE:
Turned Pro:1976
Professional wins: 43
Best results in Major Championships:
Masters: Won 1989, 1990, 1996
U.S Open: 2nd: 1988
The Open Championship: Won 1987, 1990, 1992
PGA Championship: Tied 2nd: 1992
hopefully this will do our ryder cup challenge some good then and may give us the edge over the yanks
i think its time, hes had a great run