Nick Faldo 1987 Open Championship Royal Birkdale
Faldo's first major: a par-perfect victory at Muirfield.
Sir Nicholas Alexander Faldo (born 18 July 1957) is an English retired professional golfer and television commentator. He won the 1987 Open Championship at Muirfield, his first major title.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Nick Faldo (England)
- Tournament
- 1987 Open Championship
- Venue
- Royal Birkdale, Birkdale, North Yorkshire, England
- Achievement
- Third consecutive Open Championship (1985, 1986, 1987)
- Key rival
- Sandy Lyle (England)
Lore & Background
Faldo claimed his first major title at the 1987 Open Championship at Muirfield. After rounds of 68 and 69, he entered the final round one stroke behind Paul Azinger. Faldo parred every hole in the final round for a one-shot victory, holing a five-foot putt on the final hole for his 18th consecutive par. The win came a day after his 30th birthday.
Reader's Guide
The 1987 Open Championship was held at Muirfield in Scotland, not Royal Birkdale. Faldo's victory was his first Open win, not his third consecutive.
Did You Know?
- Faldo's final round at the 1987 Open consisted of 18 consecutive pars.
- Faldo described a 35-yard bunker shot on the 8th hole as a key shot of his final round.
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