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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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"As much as many of us might think that he's already Europe's best ever, he didn't have as many major championships as Nick Faldo or Harry Vardon," added McGinley.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 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

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

With the victory, McIlroy joins elite company in Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods as the only players with consecutive wins here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

"I think winning a Masters makes it easier to win your second one," said McIlroy, who is aiming to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods as the only men to retain the Masters.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

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