Nicholas Alexander Faldo turns professional in 1976 and soon makes a name for himself, becoming the youngest player to appear in the Ryder Cup at the age of 21 and making a mark in the European Tour Order of Merit
After totally rebuilding his swing with David Leadbetter, Faldo claims his first major in the 1987 Open at Muirfield, hitting par on all 18 holes of the final round to beat Paul Azinger by one shot
In 1989 Faldo follows up the Masters success of the previous champion Sandy Lyle to win his first green jacket at Augusta and second major title with a birdie in a sudden-death play-off against Scott Hoch
In the spring of 1990 the Englishman wins his second consecutive Masters and third major in yet another sudden-death play-off, this time defeating Raymond Floyd
Faldo's stunning form in 1990 continues as he follows up his success at Augusta with victory at St Andrew's in the Open, winning by five strokes over Mark McNulty and Payne Stewart
Faldo's love affair with the Open continues in 1992 as he captures the Claret Jug for the third time with an emotional one-stroke win over John Cook at Muirfield
In one of the most memorable climaxes to a major, Faldo overcomes Greg Norman's six-stroke lead going into the final day to win his third green jacket by five strokes at the 1996 Masters
His golf course design practice Faldo Design ensures he is kept busy outside of competitive golf with the aim of designing courses around the world
In 1996 he launches the Faldo Series with the aim of encouraging young European golfers, this series continues to flourish with the final hosted each year at the Celtic Manor Resort in Wales
With his playing schedule reduced he is able to watch the game behind the microphone as he becomes a broadcaster for ABC Sports where he works from 2004 to 2006 covering the PGA tour
In 2008 Faldo captains the European Ryder Cup side at Valhalla but his team lose 16½ - 11½ to the United States, the largest margin of victory for the States since 1981
Faldo continues to draw the crowds wherever he goes including when competing in the par-three competition ahead of the 2009 Masters, he is still the last Briton to win the green jacket at Augusta
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