Greg Norman vs. Nick Faldo
English golf legend with six major titles and a reputation for relentless dedication.
Sir Nicholas Alexander Faldo (born 18 July 1957) is an English retired professional golfer and television commentator. He was ranked number one on the Official World Golf Ranking for a total of 97 weeks. His 43 professional wins include 30 victories on the European Tour and six major championships: three Open Championships (1987, 1990, 1992) and three Masters (1989, 1990, 1996).
Quick Facts
- Norman nickname
- The Great White Shark
- Faldo nickname
- The Butcher
- Primary era
- 1980s – early 1990s
- Contrasting style
- Norman: power and aggressive risk; Faldo: tactical precision and course management
Lore & Background
Faldo was born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, in 1957. He turned professional in 1976 and joined the European Professional Golfers Association. He won his first major at the 1987 Open Championship at Muirfield. He successfully defended his Masters title in 1990, becoming the first player to win back-to-back Masters since Jack Nicklaus in 1965–66. He won his second Open Championship at St Andrews in 1990, and his third Open at Muirfield in 1992.
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Did You Know?
- Faldo was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1998.
- He became the lead golf analyst for CBS Sports in 2006.
- Faldo won the European Tour Order of Merit in 1983 and 1992.
- He holed a 25-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole to win the 1989 Masters.
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