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NICK FALDO
ENGLAND
Height:
6 ft, 3 in
Weight:
195 lbs
Birthday:
07/18/1957
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| PGA TOUR VICTORIES | (9) |
| 1984 Sea Pines Heritage. 1987 British Open Championship. 1989 Masters Tournament. 1990 Masters Tournament, British Open Championship. 1992 British Open Championship. 1995 Doral-Ryder Open. 1996 Masters Tournament. 1997 Nissan Open. | |
| Other Victories | |
| (36): 1975 British Youths Open Amateur Championship, English Amateur Championship. 1977 Skol Lager Individual. 1978 Colgate PGA Championship. 1979 ICL International. 1980 Sun Alliance PGA Championship. 1981 Sun Alliance PGA Championship. 1982 Haig Tournament Players Championship. 1983 Paco Rabanne French Open, Martini International, Car Care Plan International, Lawrence Batley International, Ebel Swiss Open-European Masters. 1984 Car Care Plan International. 1987 Peugeot Spanish Open. 1988 Peugeot French Open, Volvo Masters. 1989 Volvo PGA Championship, Dunhill British Masters, Peugeot French Open, Suntory World Match Play Championship. 1990 Johnnie Walker Asian Classic. 1991 Carroll's Irish Open. 1992 Carroll's Irish Open, Scandanavian Masters, GC European Open, Toyota World Match Play Championship, Johnnie Walker World Championship of Golf. 1993 Johnnie Walker Classic, Carroll's Irish Open. 1994 Alfred Dunhill Open, Nedbank Million Dollar Challenge. 1998 World Cup [with David Carter]. | |
| Best PGA TOUR Finishes | |
| 1-- Sea Pines Heritage, British Open Championship, Masters Tournament, Masters Tournament, British Open Championship, British Open Championship, Doral-Ryder Open, Masters Tournament, Nissan Open. | |
| 2011 Best PGA TOUR Finishes | |
| T3-- ADT Skills Challenge. | |
| 2011 Season PGA TOUR | |
| Tournaments Entered--; in money--; Top 10 finishes-- | |
| Career Highlights | |
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2011: Lone start of the season came at the British Open at St. Andrews where he missed the cut after posting rounds of 72-81 on the Old Course. Again spent majority of his year as the lead analyst for both Golf Channel and CBS Sports golf broadcasts. 2007: Made his Champions Tour debut at the Senior British Open and finished T14 at Muirfield, the same venue where he won the 1987 and 1992 British Open. Held a share of the first-round lead after posting a 68 but fell back after rounds of 74-75-75 in Scotland. Prepped for his first Champions Tour event by playing in the British Open at Carnoustie the week prior. Missed the cut after rounds of 79-73. |
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| Personal | |
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An avid cyclist. Decided to give golf a try at age 14 after watching Jack Nicklaus on television during the 1971 Masters. Started his career after taking a course of six lessons at Welwyn Garden City with a set of clubs borrowed from his next-door neighbor. Became England's best amateur player within four years…Rose to prominence during the 1980s under the tutelage of David Leadbetter who radically altered his swing over a painstaking two-year process…Operates Faldo Golf Institute at Marriott Grande Vista Resort in Orlando, FL and Faldo Design, a growing worldwide course-design company. Was a successful commentator for ABC Sports in 2005 and 2006 prior to assuming the same role on two different television networks in 2007. |
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| PGA TOURPlayoff Record | |
| 2-1 | |
| Other Information | |
| One of Europe's all-time greatest players, having earned six major championship titles—1987, 1990 and 1992 British Opens and 1989-90 and 1996 Masters Tournaments in his illustrious career…Shot closing 71 to defeat Rodger Davis and third-round leader Paul Azinger by one stroke in 1987 British Open at Muirfield. Made up five-stroke deficit with 65 on final day of 1989 Masters to force playoff with Scott Hoch, which he won with birdie on second playoff hole. Successfully defended Masters title with playoff victory over Raymond Floyd in 1990. At 1996 Masters, entered final round trailing Greg Norman by six strokes, shot 67 to Norman's 78 and won by five. Gained share of lead at 1990 British Open at St. Andrews with second-round 65 and went five strokes ahead after third-round 67. Recorded five-stroke victory over Payne Stewart and Mark McNulty. Won second British Open at Muirfield in 1992, by a stroke over John Cook. Lost playoff to Curtis Strange in 1988 U.S. Open at The Country Club. Streak of most consecutive majors played, dating back to 1987 British Open, ended at 65 when he withdrew from the 2003 PGA Championship to be at home in England for the birth of daughter Emma. First PGA TOUR victory came at 1984 Sea Pines Heritage Classic, beating Tom Kite by one stroke. After leaving PGA TOUR in 1989, returned full time in 1995 and won Doral-Ryder Open by one stroke over Norman. Last TOUR title came at the 1997 Nissan Open when he shot consecutive rounds of 68 on the weekend at Riviera to defeat Craig Stadler by three strokes in Los Angeles. Led Official World Golf Ranking for 81 weeks in 1993-94. Led European Tour Order of Merit in 1983 and 1992 when he became the first European player to win over £1 million in prize money in a single season. On the Champions Tour, has made two official starts with both appearances coming in the Senior British Open. Was T14 in 2007 at Muirfield and T38 at the 2009 event at Sunningdale. Was 1977 European Tour Rookie of the Year. In 1990, became first international player to be named PGA of America Player of the Year. In 1977, at age 20, became the youngest-ever Ryder Cup team member and proceeded to win each of his matches for the European team. Represented Europe a record 11 times in the Ryder Cup and holds Ryder Cup records for most matches played (46) and most points won (25). Served as 2008 European Ryder Cup Team Captain for matches won by the United States at Valhalla GC in KY. Awarded Member of British Empire in 1987. Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1998. Following his success in the commentary booth for ABC Sports since 2005, appointed lead analyst in 2007 for PGA TOUR coverage on CBS and Golf Channel. | |
