Quick Info
| Profession | Retired professional golfer, television commentator, golf course designer |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 18/07/1957 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Birthplace | Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sir Nicholas Alexander Faldo |
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| Honors | MBE (1989), Knighted (2009), World Golf Hall of Fame (1998) |
| Notable For | Greatest British golfer of his generation; first home player since Henry Cotton to win The Open three times |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'3" |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Lindsay M. Lady Faldo (married 18/12/2020) |
| Previous Spouses | Valerie Bercher, Gill Bennett, Melanie Rockall |
Family
| Parents | Joyce and George Faldo |
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| Children | Only child of parents |
Career
| Turned Pro | 1976 |
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| Professional Wins | 43 (30 European Tour, 9 PGA Tour) |
| Major Championships | 6 (The Open: 1987, 1990, 1992; Masters: 1989, 1990, 1996) |
| World Ranking | Ranked #1 for 97 weeks |
| Current Roles | Television commentator, golf course designer, golf academy director, wine grower, entrepreneur |
Social Media
| Website | https://www.nickfaldo.com |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Only player apart from Jack Nicklaus to win The Open and Masters in successive years | |
| 2. Awarded MBE in 1989 and knighted in 2009 | |
| 3. Known for exceptional dedication to golf practice | |
| 4. Also works as a wine grower | |
| 5. Author of books: On Course For The Open (1987), Golf: The Winning Formula (1989), Life Swings (2004) |