English golfer who was the first Briton in 54 years to win three British Open titles. He was only the second person after Jack
Nicklaus to win successive Masters titles (1989 and 1990) and the seventh player to win the Masters and British Open in the same year. During his career, he was the top ranked player in the world for a total of nearly two years.
Career highlights
British Open 1987, 1990, 1992
Masters 1989, 1990, 1996
World Match Play Championship 1989, 1992
Volvo PGA Championship 1978, 1980, 1981, 1989
Ryder Cup 1985, 1987, tie 1989, 1995, 1997
Alfred Dunhill Cup 1987
Amateur Championship 1975
Tournament wins 43
Faldo turned professional in 1976, and played in 11 Ryder cups. He was appointed non-playing captain of the European team for the 2008 tournament.
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