Sergio's bad day a good one for Faldo

By Paul Mahoney Contributor to Golf Magazine Published: August 10, 2008 While Sergio Garcia and Padraig Harrington were battling it out down the stretch at Oakland Hills, up in the CBS tower behind the 18th green, Nick Faldo must have been doing cartwheels. The Spaniard did his captain a huge favor by thrusting himself onto Europe's Ryder Cup team. Garcia is now third in the points list and a certainty to play at Valhalla, a fact that lifted his spirits after a disappointing runner-up finish in the PGA Championship. "It's great for the team," he said. "It's awesome to make the team. It was one of my goals this year and I am looking forward to it. Hopefully I can keep the momentum of my good form going into Valhalla." There was more cheer for captain Faldo courtesy of Justin Rose. The Englishman came into this week sitting... [read full story]