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, Fla., and Faldo Design, a growing worldwide course-design company.

In May 2015, along with Sandy Lyle, became an honorary member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.

Has won six major championship titles and is a World Golf Hall of Fame member since 1998.

Following his success in the commentary booth for ABC Sports since 2005, appointed lead analyst for PGA TOUR coverage on CBS Sports and Golf Channel in 2007.

Won the 1975 British Youths Amateur and English Amateur Championships.