Who's who: Nick Faldo

  • Torrey Pines - South course, host of the Farmers Insurance Open
  • Prince's GC, England
  • Torrey Pines - South course, host of the Farmers Insurance Open
  • Terras da Comporta, Dunas
  • Monte Rei G&CC
  • Marco Simone GC (Italy); host of the Ryder Cup 2023
  • Pebble Beach host of the US Open; US Women's Open; Pebble Beach Pro-Am
  • Marco Simone GC

Who's who: Nick Faldo

  • Name:

    Nicholas Alexander "Nick" Faldo
  • Country:

    England
  • Born:

    July 18, 1957 in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.
  • Original/Home Club:

    Welwyn Garden City, Herts.
  • Occupation:

    Professional golfer; golf course designer; golf academy director; wine grower; commentator; entrepreneur.
  • Turned Pro:

    1976 (aged 18)
  • Website:

    https://www.nickfaldo.com

Roll of Honour

MAJORS (6): Open Championship (1987, '90, '92); Masters Tournament (1989, '90, '96). Ryder Cup player (1977, '79, '81, '83, '85, '87, '89, '91, '93, '95, '97). Ryder Cup captain (2008). Total professional wins (43), including European Tour (30) and PGA Tour (9). European Tour Rookie of the Year (1977) and Order of Merit winner (1983, '92).

Has held the official ranking of world's No.1 male golfer. World Golf Hall of Fame (inducted in 1997). Appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire, MBE (1998), and a Knight Bachelor (2009), which carries the title "Sir."

Golf course design

Nick Faldo has designed many golf courses around the world. The list includes, but is not limited to:

EUROPE:
Amendoeira, Portugal (2008, Faldo course) / Ballyliffin, Ire (2005, Old Links modifications) / Chart Hills, Eng (1993, with Steve Smyers) / Cornelia, Turkey (2006) / Eléa Estate, Cyprus (2010) / Ledreborg Palace, Denmark (2007) / Lough Erne, N. Ire (2009, Faldo course) / Sporting Club Berlin (now Bad Saarow GC), Germany (1992, Faldo course).

AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST:
Emirates GC, Dubai (2006, major redesign of Wadi course, now called Faldo course) / Katameya Dunes, Egypt (2010, with Schmidt-Curley).

NORTH AMERICA:
Grande Pines, FL (2004, with Steve Smyers) / Roco Ki, Dominican Rep (2008; now closed) / Shadow Ridge, CA (2000, with Schmidt-Curley, 2000) / The Rock, Ontario (2004) / Wilderness Club, MT (2006, with Schmidt-Curley) / Wildfire GC, AZ (2002, Faldo course, with Schmidt-Curley; 2002).

ASIA & AUSTRALASIA:
Angkor, Cambodia (2008) / Beijing Honghua, China (2003) / Dali Stone Mtn (2005) / Laguna Lang Co., Vietnam (2013, with Paul Jansen) / Lakeview, Kunming, China (2003) / Mission Hills-Shenzhen, China (1999, Faldo course, input to Brian Curley design) / Royal Orchid Intl, China (1997) / Summit Windmill, Thailand (1991) / Thirteenth Beach (2005, Creek course with Tony Cashmore).

Did you know?

Nick Faldo is England's greatest golfer of the modern era. Ever the competitor, he grew up with a real passion for sports. After many successes in swimming, athletics, football and cycling, he took up golf aged 13, inspired by seeing the 1971 Masters Tournament on television.

His short experience at the University of Houston on a partial golf scholarship, was followed by a decision to return to the UK and turn professional in 1976 at the age of 18. There was no looking back. During the next 20 years Faldo became a prodigious winner on the world stage, becoming a six-time major championship winner.

Beyond the golf course, Faldo's activities have included golf course design, golf instruction and teaching academies, developing younger players, wine-growing, golf commentary and many other business pursuits.

Top tournaments won by Nick Faldo

1997
America
272 (-12)
$252,000
Nissan

Category

America

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

272 (-12)

Prize money

$252,000

Title sponsor

Nissan

Played as the Nissan Open (Feb 27-Mar 2). Second-placed and defending champion Craig Stadler (USA) finished 3 shots behind Faldo (Eng), who recorded the last of his nine PGA Tour wins. [Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA].

1996
Majors
276 (-12)
$450,000
x

Category

Majors

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

276 (-12)

Prize money

$450,000

Title sponsor

x

The Masters Tournament (60th) (April 11-14). Greg Norman (Aus) finished 5 shots behind Faldo (Eng). Faldo entered the final round six shots behind Norman, and went on to win by five to claim his third Masters green jacket. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].

1995
America
273 (-15)
$270,000
Ryder

Category

America

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

273 (-15)

Prize money

$270,000

Title sponsor

Ryder

Played as the Doral Ryder Open (March 2-5). Second-placed Greg Norman (Aus) and Peter Jacobsen (USA) finished 1 shot behind Nick Faldo (Eng). [Blue Monster course, Doral Resort, Miami, FL].

1994
Africa
272 (-16)
$1,000,000
Nedbank

Category

Africa

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

272 (-16)

Prize money

$1,000,000

Title sponsor

Nedbank

Played as the Million Dollar Golf Challenge (Dec 1-4; unofficial event; limited field of 12 top tour professionals). Second-placed Nick Price (Zim) finished 3 shots behind Faldo (Eng). In 1992 both Nick Price and Nick Faldo were disqualified; in 1993 Price won the tournament and in 1994 it was Faldo's turn. [Gary Player CC, Sun City Resort, North West Prov, South Africa].

1994
Europe
279 (-5)
£100,000
Alfred Dunhill

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

279 (-5)

Prize money

£100,000

Title sponsor

Alfred Dunhill

Played as the Alfred Dunhill Open (June 2-5; played for the last time until 1998). Faldo (Eng) beat Joakim Haeggman (Swe) with a par at the first playoff hole, to record his last European Tour win on European soil. [Royal Zoute GC, Knokke-Heist, West Flanders, Belgium].

1993
Awards
69.76
n/a
Eurpn Tr

Category

Awards

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Venue

Score

69.76

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

Eurpn Tr

Faldo (Eng) recorded the season's lowest stroke average on the European Tour. Ian Woosnam (Wales) was second with 69.81; Bernhard Langer (Ger) was third with 70.00.

1993
Asia
269 (-11)
£91,660
Johnnie Walker

Category

Asia

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

269 (-11)

Prize money

£91,660

Title sponsor

Johnnie Walker

Played as the Johnnie Walker Classic (Eurpn Tr event in Asia). Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Faldo (Eng), who claimed his second win in this event.[Bukit course, Singapore Island CC, Singapore].

1993
Europe
276 (-12)
£96,630
Carroll & Co.

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

276 (-12)

Prize money

£96,630

Title sponsor

Carroll & Co.

Played as Carroll's Irish Open. Defending champion Faldo (Eng) beat José María Olazábal (Esp) at the first playoff hole, to record his third straight win in this event. This was the last of Faldo's three Irish Open wins. [Mount Juliet GC, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland].

1992
America
274 (-6)
$550,000
Johnnie Walker

Category

America

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

274 (-6)

Prize money

$550,000

Title sponsor

Johnnie Walker

Played as the Johnnie Walker World Golf Championship (Dec 17-20; at the time the world's richest tournament for 28 of the world's top players). Faldo (Eng) beat Greg Norman (Aus) with a par at the first playoff hole. [Tryall Club, Montego Bay, Jamaica].

1992
Majors
272 (-12)
£95,000
R&A

Category

Majors

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

272 (-12)

Prize money

£95,000

Title sponsor

R&A

The Open Championship (121st) (July 16-19). Second-placed John Cook (USA) finished 1 shot behind Faldo (Eng), who recorded his third Open Championship win. [Muirfield - The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, East Lothian].

1992
Europe
262 (-18)
£100,000
General Accident

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

262 (-18)

Prize money

£100,000

Title sponsor

General Accident

Played as the GA European Open (Sept 10-13). Second-placed Robert Karlsson (Swe) finished 3 shots behind Faldo (Eng). [Old course, Sunningdale GC, Sunningdale, Berks].

1992
Europe
8 & 7
£160,000
Toyota

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

8 & 7

Prize money

£160,000

Title sponsor

Toyota

Played as the Toyota World Match Play Championship (Oct 8-11). Faldo (Eng) beat Jeff Sluman (USA) 8 and 7 in the 36-hole final. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].

1992
Europe
274 (-14)
£76,274
Carroll & Co.

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

274 (-14)

Prize money

£76,274

Title sponsor

Carroll & Co.

Played as Carroll's Irish Open. Defending champion Faldo (Eng) beat Wayne Westner (RSA) at the fourth playoff hole. This was the second of three Irish Open wins for Faldo. [Killeen course, Killarney G&FC, Co. Kerry].

1992
Awards
x
n/a
Eurpn Tr

Category

Awards

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

Eurpn Tr

Faldo (Eng) won his third European Tour Golfer of the Year Award, determined by a panel of representatives from the European Tour, golf writers, and TV and radio commentators.

1992
Awards
£708,522
see Score
Volvo

Category

Awards

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Venue

Score

£708,522

Prize money

see Score

Title sponsor

Volvo

Faldo (Eng) won his second Harry Vardon Trophy as the European Tour 1992 Volvo Order of Merit winner, with earnings of £708,522 on the Tour. Bernhard Langer (Ger) was second with £488,912; Colin Montgomerie (Scot) was third with £447,712.

1992
Europe
277 (-11)
£100,000
x

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

277 (-11)

Prize money

£100,000

Title sponsor

x

Played as the Scandinavian Masters (Jul 30-Aug 2). Second-placed Robert Allenby (Aus), Peter Baker (Eng), Danny Mijovic (Can), Frank Nobilo (NZ), José María Olazábal (Esp) and Peter O'Malley (Aus) finished 3 shots behind Nick Faldo (Eng), who recorded his 25th European Tour win. [Ocean course, Barsebäck G&CC, nr Malmö, Sweden; at the time called the Masters course].

1992
Awards
68.70
n/a
Eurpn Tr

Category

Awards

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Venue

Score

68.70

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

Eurpn Tr

Faldo (Eng) recorded the season's lowest stroke average on the European Tour. Bernhard Langer (Ger) was second with 69.72; Ian Woosnam (Wales) was third with 69.73.

1991
Europe
283 (-5)
£60,960
Carroll & Co.

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

283 (-5)

Prize money

£60,960

Title sponsor

Carroll & Co.

Played as Carroll's Irish Open. Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot) finished 3 shots behind Faldo (Eng). This was the first of three Irish Open wins for Faldo. [Killeen course, Killarney G&FC, Co. Kerry].

1990
Asia
270 (-14)
US$50,000
Johnnie Walker

Category

Asia

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

270 (-14)

Prize money

US$50,000

Title sponsor

Johnnie Walker

The inaugural Johnnie Walker Asian Classic. Second-placed Ian Woosnam (Wales) finished 4 shots behind Faldo (Eng). [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New; at the time known as Royal Hong Kong GC].

1990
Awards
x
n/a
PGA of America

Category

Awards

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

PGA of America

Faldo (Eng) won the PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).

1990
Awards
x
n/a
Eurpn Tr

Category

Awards

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

Eurpn Tr

Faldo (Eng) won his second straight European Tour Golfer of the Year Award, determined by a panel of representatives from the European Tour, golf writers, and TV and radio commentators.

1990
Majors
278 (-10)
$225,000
x

Category

Majors

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

278 (-10)

Prize money

$225,000

Title sponsor

x

The Masters Tournament (54th) (April 5-8). Defending champion Faldo (Eng) beat Raymond Floyd (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole (par-4 11th). [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].

1990
Majors
270 (-18)
£85,000
R&A

Category

Majors

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

270 (-18)

Prize money

£85,000

Title sponsor

R&A

The Open Championship (119th) (July 19-22). Second-placed Payne Sewart (USA) and Mark McNulty (Zim) finished 5 shots behind Faldo (Eng). This was Faldo's second major championship win in 1990, and second Open Championship title. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

1989
Awards
69.64
n/a
Eurpn Tr

Category

Awards

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Venue

Score

69.64

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

Eurpn Tr

Faldo (Eng) recorded the season's lowest stroke average on the European Tour. Jose Maria Olazabal (Esp) was second with 69.83; Craig Parry (Aus) was third with 69.86.

1989
Europe
272 (-16)
£58,330
Volvo

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

272 (-16)

Prize money

£58,330

Title sponsor

Volvo

Played as the Volvo PGA Championship (May 27-30). Second-placed Ian Woosnam (Wales) finished 2 shots behind Faldo (Eng), who recorded his fourth PGA Championship win. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].

1989
Europe
267 (-21)
£50,000
Dunhill

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

267 (-21)

Prize money

£50,000

Title sponsor

Dunhill

Played as the Dunhill British Masters (June 1-4). Second-placed Ronan Rafferty (N.Ire) finished 4 shots behind Faldo (Eng). [Duke's course, Woburn GC, nr Milton Keynes, Bucks].

1989
Europe
Chantilly (Veneuil)
273 (-7)
£58,330
Peugeot

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Venue

Chantilly (Veneuil)

Score

273 (-7)

Prize money

£58,330

Title sponsor

Peugeot

Played as the Peugeot Open de France. Second-placed Hugh Baiocchi (RSA), Mark Roe (Eng) and Bernhard Langer (Ger) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Faldo (Eng). This was the last of three French Open wins for Faldo. [Vineuil course, Golf de Chantilly, nr Paris].

1989
Europe
1 up
£100,000
Suntory

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

1 up

Prize money

£100,000

Title sponsor

Suntory

Played as the Suntory World Match Play Championship (Oct 12-15). Faldo (Eng) beat Ian Woosnam (Wales) by 1 hole in the 36-hole final. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].

1989
Awards
x
n/a
Eurpn Tr

Category

Awards

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

Eurpn Tr

Faldo (Eng) won the European Tour Golfer of the Year Award, determined by a panel of representatives from the European Tour, golf writers, and TV and radio commentators.

1989
Majors
283 (-5)
$200,000
x

Category

Majors

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

283 (-5)

Prize money

$200,000

Title sponsor

x

The Masters Tournament (53rd) (April 6-9). Faldo (Eng) beat Scott Hoch (USA) with a birdie at the second playoff hole (par-4 11th), to become the first Englishman to win The Masters. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].

1988
Europe
Chantilly (Veneuil)
274 (-6)
£47,236
Peugeot

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Venue

Chantilly (Veneuil)

Score

274 (-6)

Prize money

£47,236

Title sponsor

Peugeot

Played as the Peugeot Open de France. Second-placed Dennis Durnian (Eng) and Wayne Riley (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Faldo (Eng). This was the second of three French Open wins for Faldo. [Vineuil course, Golf de Chantilly, nr Paris].

1988
Europe
284 (-4)
£58,330
Volvo

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

284 (-4)

Prize money

£58,330

Title sponsor

Volvo

The inaugural Volvo Masters (Oct 27-30; Eurpn Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Seve Ballesteros (Esp) finished 2 shots behind Faldo (Eng). [Valderrama GC, San Roque, Spain].

1987
Europe
286 (-2)
£29,160
Peugeot

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

286 (-2)

Prize money

£29,160

Title sponsor

Peugeot

Played as the Peugeot Spanish Open. Second-placed Hugh Baiocchi (RSA) and Seve Ballesteros (Esp) finished 2 shots behind Faldo (Eng). [Royal (Real) Las Brisas, Nueva Andalucía, Costa del Sol; at the time known as Las Brisas GC].

1987
Majors
279 (-5)
£75,000
R&A

Category

Majors

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

279 (-5)

Prize money

£75,000

Title sponsor

R&A

The Open Championship (116th) (July 16-19). Second-placed Paul Azinger (USA) and Rodger Davis (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Faldo (Eng), who claimed his first major championship win. [Muirfield - The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, East Lothian].

1984
America
270 (-14)
$72,000
Sea Pines

Category

America

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

270 (-14)

Prize money

$72,000

Title sponsor

Sea Pines

Played as the Sea Pines Heritage Classic (April 19-22). Second-placed Tom Kite (USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time PGA Tour winner Faldo (Eng). [Harbour Town Links, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, SC].

1984
Europe
276 (E)
£16,660
Car Care Plan

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

276 (E)

Prize money

£16,660

Title sponsor

Car Care Plan

Played as the Car Care Plan International (May 10-13). Second-placed Howard Clark (Eng) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Faldo (Eng). [Moortown GC, nr Leeds, W Yorks].

1983
Europe
272 (-8)
£10,000
Car Care Plan

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

272 (-8)

Prize money

£10,000

Title sponsor

Car Care Plan

Played as the Car Care Plan International (May 19-22). Second-placed Howard Clark (Eng) and defending champion Brian Waites (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Faldo (Eng), who recorded his third straight European Tour win in as many weeks. [Sand Moor GC, Leeds, W Yorks].

1983
Europe
268 (-20)
£21,018
Ebel

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

268 (-20)

Prize money

£21,018

Title sponsor

Ebel

Played as the Ebel European Masters Swiss Open. Faldo (Eng) beat Sandy Lyle (Scot) in a sudden-death playoff. [GC Crans-sur-Sierre, Crans-Montana, Switzerland].

1983
Awards
69.03
n/a
Eurpn Tr

Category

Awards

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Venue

Score

69.03

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

Eurpn Tr

Faldo (Eng) recorded the season's lowest stroke average on the European Tour. Seve Ballesteros (Esp) was second with 69.60; Jose-Maria Canizares (Esp) was third with 70.29.

1983
Europe
268 (-12)
£13,330
Martini

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

268 (-12)

Prize money

£13,330

Title sponsor

Martini

Played as the (last) Martini International (May 12-15). Faldo (Eng) beat José Maria Cañizares (Esp) with a par at the third playoff hole, to record his second straight European Tour win in as many weeks. [Wilmslow GC, Mobberley, Knutsford, Cheshire].

1983
Awards
£119,416
see Score
Eurpn Tr

Category

Awards

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Venue

Score

£119,416

Prize money

see Score

Title sponsor

Eurpn Tr

Faldo (Eng) won the Harry Vardon Trophy as the European Tour 1983 Order of Merit winner, with earnings of £119,416 on the Tour. Seve Ballesteros (Esp) was second with £99,502; Bernhard Langer (Ger) was third with £73,734.

1983
Europe
266 (-18)
£16,660
Lawrence Batley

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

266 (-18)

Prize money

£16,660

Title sponsor

Lawrence Batley

Played as the Lawrence Batley International (July 21-24). Second-placed Warren Humphreys (Eng) finished 4 shots behind Faldo (Eng). [Bingley St Ives GC, Bingley, W Yorks].

1983
Europe
277 (-11)
£8,624
Paco Rabanne

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

277 (-11)

Prize money

£8,624

Title sponsor

Paco Rabanne

Played as the Paco Rabanne Open de France. Faldo (Eng) beat José Maria Cañizares (Esp) with a par at the third playoff hole. David J. Russell (Eng) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. This was the first of three French Open wins for Faldo. [Vallée course, Racing Club de France (RCF), La Boulie GC, Versailles, nr Paris].

1982
Europe
270 (-18)
£11,660
Haig Whisky

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

270 (-18)

Prize money

£11,660

Title sponsor

Haig Whisky

Played as the Haig Whisky TPC (Sept 16-19). Second-placed Manuel Calero (Esp) finished 3 shots behind Faldo (Eng), who recorded his fifth European Tour win. [Notts GC, Hollinwell, nr Mansfield, England].

1981
Europe
274 (-10)
£11,660
Sun Alliance

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Venue

Ganton

Score

274 (-10)

Prize money

£11,660

Title sponsor

Sun Alliance

Played as the Sun Alliance PGA Championship (May 22-25). Second-placed Ken Brown (Scot) finished 4 shots behind defending champion Faldo (Eng). This was Faldo's third PGA Championship title, and the third time Brown finished second to him in this event. [Ganton GC, nr Scarborough, North Yorkshire].

1980
Europe
283 (+3)
£11,660
Sun Alliance

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

283 (+3)

Prize money

£11,660

Title sponsor

Sun Alliance

Played as the Sun Alliance PGA Championship (May 23-26). Second-placed Ken Brown (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Faldo (Eng), who claimed his second PGA Championship title. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent].

1978
Europe
278 (-10)
£10,000
Colgate

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

278 (-10)

Prize money

£10,000

Title sponsor

Colgate

Played as the Colgate PGA Championship (May 26-29). Second-placed Ken Brown (Scot) finished 7 shots behind Faldo (Eng), who recorded his second European Tour win. [Royal Birkdale GC, Southport, Merseyside].

1977
Europe
139 (-1)
£4,000
Skol Lager

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Score

139 (-1)

Prize money

£4,000

Title sponsor

Skol Lager

Played as the Skol Lager Individual (Aug 16/17; 36-hole strokeplay event that preceded the Double Diamond Intl team event). 20-year-old Faldo (Eng) beat Craig DeFoy (Wales) and Chris Witcher (Aus) with a birdie at the first playoff hole to claim his first European Tour win. [King's course, Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, Perthshire].

1977
Awards
14,751 pts
£23,977
Eurpn Tr

Category

Awards

Winner (holder)

Faldo, Nick

Venue

Score

14,751 pts

Prize money

£23,977

Title sponsor

Eurpn Tr

Nick Faldo (Eng) won the European Tour 1977 Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. Faldo finished eighth on the Tour's (points-based) Order of Merit; he won £23,977 in prize money during the season.

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Prince's Golf Club, Kent (UK)

Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.

Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available

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