Nick Faldo 1989 Open Championship Royal Birkdale
Three-time Open Champion and six-time major winner.
Sir Nicholas Alexander Faldo (born 18 July 1957) is an English retired professional golfer and television commentator. He won three Open Championships (1987, 1990, 1992) and three Masters (1989, 1990, 1996).
Quick Facts
- Player
- Nick Faldo
- Tournament
- 1989 Open Championship
- Venue
- Royal Birkdale, St Annes, England
- Achievement
- Third consecutive Open Championship (1987, 1988, 1989)
- Playing style
- Geometric
- methodical
- risk-averse
- Trophy
- The Claret Jug
Lore & Background
Faldo won his first major at the 1987 Open Championship at Muirfield, parring every hole in the final round for a one-shot victory. He won his second Open in 1990 at St Andrews by five shots, and his third Open in 1992 at Muirfield, breaking the 36-hole record with a 130 total.
Reader's Guide
Faldo's 1989 victory was at the Masters, not the Open Championship. He did not win three consecutive Open titles; his Open wins were in 1987, 1990, and 1992.
Did You Know?
- Faldo was ranked number one on the Official World Golf Ranking for 97 weeks.
- He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1998.
- Faldo turned professional in 1976 and won 30 European Tour events.
- He became the youngest Ryder Cup player at age 20 in 1977.
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