Jacklin backs defeated Cup captain Faldo

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky: While European Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo has been widely criticized for some of his decisions at Valhalla Golf Club, he has been strongly backed by one of his predecessors Tony Jacklin.

"I don't think he did anything wrong," Jacklin said on Monday less than 24 hours after Europe had suffered its first Cup defeat in nine years with a 16-1/2 to 11-1/2 loss to the United States.

"I think the Ryder Cup was a very successful event and it is in very good shape after what happened at Valhalla. The best team won and Paul Azinger turned out to be a very good captain.