Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Nick Faldo underwent preventative open-heart surgery in January 2026 to repair an enlarged aorta at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. He and his wife Lindsay are reported to be recovering and planning a return to golf-related activities, with an eye toward the Masters Week in Augusta (April 2026) and his design work.[1][2]
- The surgery was described as successful, and Faldo was depicted as focusing on a steady recovery and future involvement in golf media and design projects.[2]
- Context on his career: Faldo is a six-time major winner and a long-time figure in golf broadcasting and course design, with a history of leadership and involvement in the Ryder Cup and major championships.[3][1]
If you’d like, I can pull more up-to-date pieces or summaries from specific outlets (e.g., Sky Sports, European Tour) and provide a concise timeline of events with citations.
Sources
The Official PGA TOUR Americas Profile of Nick Faldo. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights
www.pgatour.comThe Official PGA TOUR Profile of Nick Faldo. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights
www.pgatour.comNick Faldo. Read the latest Nick Faldo news, checkout player statistics, biographies and more with Golfmagic's player profile pages.
www.golfmagic.comLatest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London Evening Standard.
www.standard.co.ukThe 68-year-old has the support of his wife, Lindsay
www.gbnews.comGet the latest updates from Sir Nick Faldo and the Faldo Design team including awards, speaking engagements, announcements about new projects, status updates about projects currently in development and more.
nickfaldodesign.comGet the latest updates from Sir Nick Faldo and the Faldo Design team including awards, speaking engagements, announcements about new projects, status updates about projects currently in development and more.
nickfaldodesign.comKnighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours List in 2009. The year before, he captained Europe’s Ryder Cup Team at Valhalla, an appropriate honour as he has made a huge impression on the biennial contest since making his debut in 1977. He may have lost The Ryder Cup during his captaincy, but as a player was, and indeed remains, the all-time leading points scorer in the competition’s history with a record of P46-W23-L19-H4 from 11 Ryder Cups. The sight of Jack Nicklaus contesting the Masters...
www.europeantour.comSir Nick Faldo announced on social media that he had undergone open-heart surgery; the 68-year-old has spent two weeks recovering in hospital after the scheduled procedure; Faldo won six majors during his decorated career
www.skysports.com