Nick Faldo

Nick Faldo is the most successful European golfer of the modern era with six major victories and is the leading points scorer in the history of the Ryder Cup.

Golfer

July 18, 1957

Cancer

67

Welwyn Garden City, England

Nick Faldo, a renowned British professional golfer, boasts six major championship victories, including three Masters titles, two Open Championships, and one US Open, making him the most successful European golfer in the modern era. With a total of 40 professional wins worldwide, Faldo has also made a name for himself as a golf commentator for CBS and the Golf Channel, as well as a successful golf course designer with projects in multiple countries.

Beyond his golf career, Faldo founded the Faldo Series, an organization dedicated to promoting junior golf and providing opportunities for young players to develop their skills. He has also authored several golf books, such as “A Swing for Life” and “The Complete Golfer.” In recognition of his contributions to the sport, Faldo was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1997.

Faldo’s life has not been without challenges, as he has battled Graves’ disease, a thyroid condition that affected his energy levels and temporarily caused vision loss in one eye. Despite these obstacles, Faldo managed the condition and continued to excel in his golf career.

As a highly accomplished golfer, commentator, course designer, and advocate for junior golf, Nick Faldo’s contributions to the sport and his success on the course have solidified his status as one of the greatest British golfers of all time. He also holds the distinction of being the leading points scorer in Ryder Cup history.