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Faldo - I would do it again

Legend preparing for rare European Tour start

  • Faldo: Widely criticised

    Faldo: Widely criticised

I think it is a one-hit deal and I think it should remain that way. I have nothing against anyone trying to do it twice but I just think it should be a one-deal and that is your go.

Colin Montgomerie

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Defeated Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo has revealed he would like to lead the European team again.

At Valhalla in September, the six-time major champion led Europe to their heaviest defeat since 1981 and their first in four matches.

He was widely criticised for his handling of the media as well as his team selections, but despite all that the 51-year-old is keen to have a another crack at the job.

Speaking ahead of this week's Hong Kong Open, where he is making a rare European Tour appearance, Faldo said: "I enjoyed it so much that week. It really was a great experience.

"If somewhere down the line there's another opportunity to be captain, I would really consider it."

As for events at Valhalla and the criticism he came in for, Faldo added: "What was said has been said so we've moved on. We're two months on now."

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But Colin Montgomerie, who is also playing in Hong Kong this week, opposed the idea of Faldo returning and instead backed fellow Scot Sandy Lyle for the captaincy.

"I think it is a one-hit deal and I think it should remain that way," he said. "I have nothing against anyone trying to do it twice but I just think it should be a one-deal and that is your go.

"It would be a shame if Sandy did miss out. I would personally like to see him involved."

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