Golf: Faldo buoyed by solid showing

Nick Faldo is hoping his strong showing at the Masters will lead to a special invitation to play the US Open in June.

Golf: Faldo buoyed by solid showing
Mon, 15 Apr, 2002 - 15:32

Nick Faldo is hoping his strong showing at the Masters will lead to a special invitation to play the US Open in June.

Paul McGinley was a creditable 18th on his debut, but needed top 16 to guarantee a return trip next April and missed that by one shot.

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