Here’s the latest on Sir Nick Faldo’s operation:
Sir Nick Faldo underwent scheduled open-heart surgery in January 2026 to repair an enlarged aorta and has since been recovering at home in the United States. He spent about two weeks at The Cleveland Clinic before returning to the UK, with updates confirming a successful procedure and gradual recovery.[1][2][3][5]
By March 2026, Faldo’s team and his social posts indicated positive progress in his recovery, and he even signaled a return to broadcasting engagements in due course.[4][6]
Coverage from multiple outlets notes the operation was a preventative measure, not an emergency, and that he remains under medical follow-up as he recovers.[2][3][1]
If you’d like, I can pull a few more sources or summarize any updates relevant to his Masters appearance or schedule.
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Sir 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.comAfter two weeks in Cleveland, Nick Faldo, and his wife, Lindsay, are on their way home following a successful, scheduled preventative open-heart surgery to repair his enlarged aorta
irishgolfer.ieSir Nick Faldo has provided encouraging news on his recovery from open heart surgery
www.inkl.comSix-times major winner Nick Faldo is returning home after having successful open-heart surgery in the USA.
www.rte.ieSir Nick Faldo has provided encouraging news on his recovery from open heart surgery
www.golfmonthly.comThe 68-year-old has the support of his wife, Lindsay
www.gbnews.comFormer world golf No 1 and veteran commentator, Sir Nick Faldo has undergone open heart surgery and is heading back home to recover.The six-time major
www.fijivillage.comThe 68-year-old underwent a preventative operation and spent two weeks in hospital
www.inkl.comThe six-time Major winner’s social media channels have confirmed he has undergone open heart surgery in Cleveland and is recovering at home
www.golfmonthly.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
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