Nick Faldo "Having played and studied so many of the world's great golf courses, I am inspired to create truly distinctive courses in partnership with our clients."
As a former World No. 1 player, six-time Major Champion, iconic Ryder Cup figure, and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Sir Nick Faldo is the most successful European golfer in history. Sir Nick established his place as one of golf's all-time greats with his three Open Championships and three Masters victories at esteemed venues such as Muirfield, St. Andrews, and Augusta National. He represented Europe a record eleven times in the Ryder Cup and is one of the most prolific points scorers in the event's history.
Between 1992 and 1994, Sir Nick held the record for the most successful weeks (81) at the top of golf's World Rankings. Awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II in 2009 for his services to golf - the only British golfer in the modern era to receive such an honor - Sir Nick Faldo was also named 2012 Ambassador of Golf by the PGA Tour for fostering the ideals of the game on an international level.
Some of Sir Nick's other notable achievements and accolades include being ranked 15th amongst the 'Most Powerful People in Golf'(Golf Inc 2011) and the 18th Greatest Golfer of All Time (Golf Digest 2000). He was also the recipient of the Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Golf Tourism Industry in 2006. Faldo was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1997 and was named the Golf Course Designer of the Year at the World Golf Awards in 2016.
Sir Nick Faldo and his company Faldo Design have a philosophy of design that extends throughout all of their work and is based on the three core principles of strategy, memorability, and the natural environment. Golf strategy is an inherent part of the game and influences every Faldo design and as course designers and architects, strategic complexity is a hallmark of Faldo Design's work. Presenting a wide variety of options and situations on the course to challenge players imaginations and shot-making ability is a key focus and ensures the playability of Faldo designed courses for all levels of golfer
Website: https://www.nickfaldo.com/
