Latest updates suggest Sir Nick Faldo underwent open-heart surgery in January 2026 to repair an enlarged aorta and subsequently returned home to recover, with early reports indicating the operation was successful and that he planned to attend Masters Week later in the year. He has since provided positive updates about his recovery and remaining plans for golf-related work and appearances [sources indicate coverage from BBC, Sky Sports, and Golf Monthly].[3][4][7]
Details:
- What happened: Preventative open-heart surgery to repair an enlarged aorta at The Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.[4][3]
- Current status: Reported as recovering at home after two weeks in hospital; described as a successful procedure.[7][3][4]
- Outlook: In early 2026, he indicated plans to return to golf-related activities and potentially participate in Masters Week, with ongoing updates on his recovery.[5][7]
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Citations:
- Faldo health battle and surgery details: BBC, Sky Sports, Golf Monthly reports.[3][4][7]
- Post-surgery recovery and Masters plans: Golf Monthly update and related coverage.[5]
Sources
The 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.comThe 68-year-old has the support of his wife, Lindsay
www.gbnews.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.comSir Nick Faldo has provided encouraging news on his recovery from open heart surgery
www.golfmonthly.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 is returning home after having "successful" open-heart surgery, the six-time major winner's team says on social media.
www.bbc.comThe 68-year-old six-time major winner travelled to Cleveland, Ohio, to see a 'world-renowned clinic' for the procedure.
www.dailymail.co.ukSir 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
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