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Faldo

British

/ ˈfældəʊ /

noun

Sir Nick , full name Nicholas Alexander Faldo , born 1957, English golfer: winner of the British Open Championship (1987, 1990, 1992) and the US Masters (1989, 1990, 1996)

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The victory marked McIlroy’s sixth career major and put him alongside Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods as the only players to win the Masters in back-to-back years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

And there was a touching exchange with Faldo after the presentation of the jacket on Sunday evening.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The ability to stay patient and solve the problems which he faced was the key as McIlroy joined Jack Nicklaus, Faldo and Tiger Woods as back-to-back winners.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

It was the sixth major championship for Northern Ireland’s McIlroy, tying him with Nick Faldo for the most by any European golfer in the modern era.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Only 11 men have more major wins than McIlroy, with his tally of six now equaling Faldo, Lee Trevino and Phil Mickelson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

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