Golf: Cool Faldo in the swing

Nick Faldo’s new relaxed air was apparent as he grabbed a share of third place in the first round of the Heineken Classic at Royal Melbourne today.

Ernie Els and 23-year-old Welshman Mark Pilkington over-powered the course with rounds of 64 and 66. But after going nearly five years without a solo win Faldo, a distance behind now in the big-hitting stakes, was equally delighted with his five-under-par 67.