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Faldo says Tiger's problems more mental than physical

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Nick Faldo of England watches his tee shot on the 10th hole during first round play at the British Open …

(Reuters) - Tiger Woods’ deterioration on the golf course is a result of mental gremlins more than anything physical, six times major winner Nick Faldo said on Saturday after Woods shot a career-worst round of 85.

“For me, this has been going on a while,” Faldo, now an analyst, said on Golf Channel after Woods finished 13-over for the third round at the Memorial tournament in Ohio.

“Three Masters ago, I was on the (practice) range watching Tiger hit beautiful fades and draws.