Nick Faldo's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Nick Faldo. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Sir Nick Faldo is a retired English professional golfer celebrated as one of the sport's all-time greats. He held the No. 1 position in the Official World Golf Ranking for 97 weeks, demonstrating his dominance. Faldo accumulated 41 professional wins, including 30 on the European Tour. He secured six major championships, winning three Open Championships and three Masters Tournaments.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1914: Harry Vardon's last major win

Harry Vardon's last major win was in 1914. He has more major victories than Faldo.

1978: Success on the European Tour

In 1978, Faldo achieved success on the European Tour, finishing third on the Order of Merit and winning a European Tour event.

1979: Seve Ballesteros's major wins

Seve Ballesteros won five majors from 1979 to 1988.

1980: Sun Alliance PGA Championship Win

In 1980, Faldo won the Sun Alliance PGA Championship in England.

1981: Consecutive Sun Alliance PGA Championship Win

In 1981, Faldo won his second consecutive Sun Alliance PGA Championship in England.

1983: Order of Merit Victory

In 1983, Faldo finished top of the Order of Merit with five European Tour victories.

May 1987: Peugeot Spanish Open Victory

In May 1987, Faldo won the Peugeot Spanish Open, marking his first European Tour victory since 1984 and restoring his confidence.

July 1987: First Major Title at The Open Championship

In July 1987, Nick Faldo claimed his first major title at The Open Championship at Muirfield, winning by one shot after a steady final round of parring every hole.

1987: Start of Faldo's dominance

From 1987 through 1996, Nick Faldo secured six professional major tournament wins, surpassing all other players globally.

1987: 18 consecutive pars at the Open Championship

In 1987, Nick Faldo had a final round of 18 consecutive pars at the Open Championship, exemplifying steady play under pressure.

1987: The Open Championship Victory

In 1987, Nick Faldo won his first major championship at The Open Championship.

1987: Open Championship win after Paul Azinger's mistake

Nick Faldo's Open Championship win in 1987 came after mistakes in the closing two holes by Paul Azinger.

1988: Appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

In the 1988 New Year Honours, Nick Faldo was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to golf.

1988: Seve Ballesteros's major wins

Seve Ballesteros won five majors from 1979 to 1988.

1989: Masters Victory

In 1989, Faldo won the Masters after a playoff with Scott Hoch, marking his second major championship.

1989: European Tour Player of the Year

In 1989, Nick Faldo was named the European Tour Player of the Year.

1989: BBC Sports Personality of the Year

In 1989, Nick Faldo was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

1989: Masters win after Scott Hoch's mistake

Nick Faldo's Masters win in 1989 came after Scott Hoch missed a short putt.

1990: Masters Title Defence

In 1990, Faldo successfully defended his title at the Masters, winning in a playoff against Raymond Floyd. He became the first player to win back-to-back Masters titles since Jack Nicklaus in 1965-66.

1990: Multiple Victories

In 1990, Nick Faldo achieved significant success, including winning the Open Championship and the Masters Tournament.

1990: PGA Tour Player of the Year

In 1990, Nick Faldo was named the PGA Tour Player of the Year.

1990: Masters win after Raymond Floyd's mistake

Nick Faldo's Masters win in 1990 occurred after Raymond Floyd hit into a pond.

1992: European Tour Order of Merit Win

In 1992, Faldo claimed the European Tour Order of Merit a second time and broke the record for worldwide earnings with £1,558,978.

1992: European Tour Player of the Year

In 1992, Nick Faldo was named the European Tour Player of the Year.

1992: Third Open Championship Win

In 1992, Nick Faldo won his third Open Championship at Muirfield, overcoming a lost lead and finishing one stroke ahead of John Cook.

1992: Emotional Open Victory

In 1992, after winning the Open Championship at Muirfield, Faldo displayed visible emotion, a departure from his stoic image.

1992: Open Championship win after John Cook's mistake

Nick Faldo's Open Championship win in 1992 was after mistakes in the closing two holes by John Cook.

July 1993: Carroll's Irish Open Win

In July 1993, Faldo won the Carroll's Irish Open for a third consecutive time after a playoff with José María Olazábal.

April 1996: Masters Victory

In April 1996, Nick Faldo won a famous victory at Augusta to collect his sixth and final major championship.

1996: Masters Victory and Subsequent Career

After Faldo's victory at the 1996 Masters, he only secured one more tournament win in his career at the 1997 Nissan Open in Los Angeles. As Faldo entered his forties, his form gradually declined and he devoted more time to off-course activities.

1996: End of Faldo's dominance

From 1987 through 1996, Nick Faldo secured six professional major tournament wins, surpassing all other players globally.

1996: Masters Tournament Victory

In 1996, Nick Faldo secured another victory at the Masters Tournament, adding to his collection of major championship wins.

1996: 1996 Masters Win

In 1996, Nick Faldo won the Masters after Greg Norman's collapse, shooting a final round of 67 to win by five shots.

1996: Masters win after Greg Norman's collapse

Nick Faldo's Masters win in 1996 resulted from a collapse by Greg Norman.

1997: Nissan Open Win

In 1997, Faldo won the Nissan Open in Los Angeles at the age of 39.

1998: Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame

In 1998, Nick Faldo was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

2000: Ranked 18th greatest golfer of all time by Golf Digest

In 2000, Nick Faldo was ranked the 18th greatest golfer of all time by Golf Digest magazine.

2003: Last Top-10 Finish in Major Championship

At the 2003 Open Championship at Royal St George's, Faldo finished in a tie for eighth place. It was Faldo's last top-10 finish in a major championship.