Does anybody else notice Faldo's bias

[tiderider]

3 hours ago, Greg_B said:

 

Oh, the snowflakes were upset that he spoiled the taped airing of Rory's bunker hole-out on 18 by about 5 seconds with his intro.

 

Faldo isn't the Johnny Miller of analysts - though come to think of it, Johnny used to get a lot of hate on here too, and also spoiled the "better than most" moment for the Tiger fans by interjecting "how about in" during Koch's call - but he is indeed better than most in that role.

lol ... "snowflake" ... ok ... 

 

[jgonz69]

22 minutes ago, tiderider said:

lol ... "snowflake" ... ok ... 

 

[DavidH88]

In all honesty and this is just my opinion, I believe the majority of golf fans, commentators, Analysts, and Channels are and will be biased and that is not just for Golf, It can be said for all sports, Ice Hockey, Baseball, Football (American & Soccer), Basketball for example. Yes they all have their favourites. Here are a few examples of what I have observed while watching the coverage on both GC and Sky Sports Golf over the years.

 

Azinger - what he said about the European players saying they have to proof themselves to become world class till they win on the PGA tour (Utter BS) in any given tournament anyone can and could win. If that isn't being biased I don't know what is. heck Tyrrell Hatton proved that wrong when he won the Arnold Palmer invitational a few seasons ago.

 

Faldo - Will have most Europeans under his gaze since he was one of the first European players that conquered Augusta and the US Tour alongside Langer, Seve, Lyle, Woosnam and so on and as others have said He watched Rory grow and develop. so of course he'll back Rory and co. 

 

Butch - American through and through with him being in Tiger's camp for 8 of his 15 majors, Phil, DJ to name a few in his stable. Though he doesn't hold back his thoughts on all players imo. 

 

Sky Sports Golf - 98% towards European players since they provide coverage of the DP World Tour (formerly European Tour) and all have played on the European Tour in one form or another. So of course there is nothing better example than the Ryder Cup. USA Vs Europe. Do I need to say more. 

 

Radar - As a Aussie, would have his hand in the Scott, Day pot but does the job at hand and does a great job walking the course. 

 

Judy Rankin - One of the most honest and true hard working and fair golf commentators on the air (Now retired) I respect Judy as one of the best to ever put on the headset and is a credit to US golf coverage.

 

To sum up and honestly everyone does an incredible job in the booth and are there by merit. Some better than others but sometimes  it's the bias that gives life to the broadcasts in my view. 

 

Good Golf everyone. 

[Titleist99]

45 minutes ago, DavidH88 said:

In all honesty and this is just my opinion, I believe the majority of golf fans, commentators, Analysts, and Channels are and will be biased and that is not just for Golf, It can be said for all sports, Ice Hockey, Baseball, Football (American & Soccer), Basketball for example. Yes they all have their favourites. Here are a few examples of what I have observed while watching the coverage on both GC and Sky Sports Golf over the years.

 

Azinger - what he said about the European players saying they have to proof themselves to become world class till they win on the PGA tour (Utter BS) in any given tournament anyone can and could win. If that isn't being biased I don't know what is. heck Tyrrell Hatton proved that wrong when he won the Arnold Palmer invitational a few seasons ago.

 

Faldo - Will have most Europeans under his gaze since he was one of the first European players that conquered Augusta and the US Tour alongside Langer, Seve, Lyle, Woosnam and so on and as others have said He watched Rory grow and develop. so of course he'll back Rory and co. 

 

Butch - American through and through with him being in Tiger's camp for 8 of his 15 majors, Phil, DJ to name a few in his stable. Though he doesn't hold back his thoughts on all players imo. 

 

Sky Sports Golf - 98% towards European players since they provide coverage of the DP World Tour (formerly European Tour) and all have played on the European Tour in one form or another. So of course there is nothing better example than the Ryder Cup. USA Vs Europe. Do I need to say more. 

 

Radar - As a Aussie, would have his hand in the Scott, Day pot but does the job at hand and does a great job walking the course. 

 

Judy Rankin - One of the most honest and true hard working and fair golf commentators on the air (Now retired) I respect Judy as one of the best to ever put on the headset and is a credit to US golf coverage.

 

To sum up and honestly everyone does an incredible job in the booth and are there by merit. Some better than others but sometimes  it's the bias that gives life to the broadcasts in my view. 

 

Good Golf everyone. 

Imo ........Most all announcer / analyst comes with a bias of some sort.....

The question is : does it affect their job duties and in most cases I'd have to say NO.

 

Rivalries enter the booth such as  Faldo and Azinger but that's Okay....it spices things up.....LOL!