Best of: Nick Faldo through the years

Nick Faldo of Great Britain is seen in a mirror image reflection during the US Masters Golf Tournament on 15th April 1984 at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, United States. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

John Jacobs, captain of the European team with Bernard Gallacher, Severiano Ballesteros, Tony Jacklin, Antonio Garrido, Michael King, Brian Barnes, Nick Faldo, Des Smyth, Peter Oosterhuis, Ken Brown, Sandy Lyle, Mark James at the 23rd Ryder Cup Matches on 14 September 1979 at the The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, USA. (Photo by Getty Images)

Dave Marr, captain of the United States team recieves the Ryder Cup trophy from HRH Duke of Kent as Nick Faldo (r) and Tom Watson (l) look on in the background during the 24th Ryder Cup Matches on 27 September 1981 at Walton Heath Golf Club in Walton-on-the-Hill, Surrey, England, 1981. (Photo by photographer Bob Martin/Getty Images)

Tony Jacklin, captain of Europe with team members Severiano Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer, Gordon J. Brand, Sandy Lyle, Brian Waites, Paul Way, Sam Torrance, Ian Woosnam, Jose Maria Canizares,Ken Brown and Bernard Gallacher during the 25th Ryder Cup Matches on 14 October 1983 at the PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Getty Images)

Tony Jacklin, Captain of Europe with team members Manuel Pinero, Ian Woosnam, Paul Way, Severiano Ballesteros, Sandy Lyle, Bernhard Langer, Sam Torrance, Howard Clark, Jose Rivero, Nick Faldo, Jose Maria Canizares and Ken Brown celebrate winning the 26th Ryder Cup Matches on 15 September 1985 at the Brabazon Course of The Belfry in Wishaw, Warwickshire, England. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

1987: Nick Faldo of Great Britain kisses the trophy after winning the 1987 British Open. Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/ALLSPORT

1987: Sam Torrance (centre left) of Scotland and Nick Faldo (centre right) of England celebrate with some of their supporters after winning the Ryder Cup at Muirfield Village in Ohio, USA. Europe won the event with a score of 15-13. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport

Left to right: golfers Nick Price, Severiano Ballesteros and Nick Faldo before the final round of the Open Championship at the Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club, Lancashire, 17th July 1988. Ballesteros won the tournament, with Price second and Faldo third. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

9 Apr 1989: Nick Faldo of England sinks a 25 footer at the second play-off hole to win the U.S. Masters at Augusta, Georgia. \ Mandatory Credit: Dave Cannon/Allsport

English golfer Nick Faldo celebrates his win at the end of the Suntory World Match Play Championship at Wentworth Club, 1989. (Photo by Jon Nicholson/Getty Images)

1990: A portrait of Nick Faldo of England with the Open Golf Trophy. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon /Allsport

Undated: Nick Faldo of England peers through the flowers during a feature. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport

1990: Nick Faldo of England plays air guitar on the final day of the PGA Championships at Wentworth in Surrey, England. \ Mandatory Credit: Stephen Munday/Allsport

Undated: Nick Faldo of Great Britain undergoes fitness tests at the British Olympic Medical Centre. \ Mandatory Credit: Gary M Prior/Allsport

AUGUSTA,GA - APRIL 8: Nick Faldo of England celebrates his playoff victory over Raymond Floyd during the final round of the Masters, held at The Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 1990 in Augusta, GA. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

A portrait of Nick Faldo holding the Masters trophy and wearing the Green U.S Masters winners jacket his trophies (L-R) French Open, Volvo PGA, U.S Masters and the Suntory Matchplay on 1 December 1990 in London, England. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

APR 1991: GOLF INSTRUCTOR DAVID LEADBETTER WORKS WITH PUPIL NICK FALDO BEFORE THE US MASTERS AT AUGUSTA COUNTRY CLUB IN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/ALLSPORT

Nick Faldo celebrates during the U. S. Open in Pebble Beach, California.

British golfer Nick Faldo helping Seve Ballesteros with a practice shot at the Johnnie Walker World Golf Championship at the Tryall Golf Club, Jamaica, 1992. Faldo won the tournament. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

19 Jul 1992: ‘I did it My Way!’ Nick Faldo of England sings ''My Way’’ after receiving the Claret Jug for winning the British Open at Muirfield in Scotland. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Getty Images

24 Sep 1993: European team captain Bernard Gallacher is flanked by (L to R) Joakim Haeggman, Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo and Bernhard Langer before the Ryder Cup in Sutton Coldfield, England. \ Mandatory Credit: Chris Cole /Allsport

6 APR 1994: NICK FALDO OF GREAT BRITAIN PLAYS FROM A BUNKER BY THE 2ND GREEN AS HIS CADDY FANNY SUNESSON LOOKS ON DURING TODAY’s PRACTICE ROUND FOR THE 1994 MASTERS AT AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. Mandatory Credit: Steve Munday/ALLSPORT

5 NOV 1994: NICK FALDO ON THE 16TH GREEN DURING HIS 2 UNDER PAR OF 69 FOR A TOTAL THIRD ROUND OF -14 IN THE ALFRED DUNHILL MASTERS IN BALI. Mandatory Credit: Mike Cooper/ALLSPORT

4 DEC 1994: NICK FALDO OF ENGLAND HOLDS THE TROPHY AFTER WINNG 1,000,000 US DOLLARS AND THE 1994 MILLION DOLLAR GOLF CHALLENGE AT THE GARY PLAYER COUNTRY CLUB, SUN CITY. Mandatory Credit: Steve Munday/ALLSPORT

13 Dec 1994: NICK FALDO OF ENGLAND WITH LOCAL CHILDREN ON POINCIANA BEACH, NEGRIL, JAMAICA. FALDO IS IN JAMAICA FOR THE JOHNNIE WALKER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT.

17 JAN 1995: NICK FALDO OF ENGLAND AWAITS HIS START OF THE 1995 PGA TOUR SEASON ON THE STARR PASS GOLF CLUB, ONE OF THE SITES FOR THE 1995 NORTHERN TELECOM OPEN IN TUCSON, ARIZONA. Mandatory Credit: J.D. Cuban/ALLSPORT

5 MAR 1995: NICK FALDO HOLDS THE TROPHY UP AFTER SHOOTING A FINAL ROUND -3 AND -15 FOR THE TOURNAMENT TO WIN THE DORAL RYDER OPEN AT DORAL COUNTRY CLUB IN MIAMI, FLORIDA. Mandatory Credit: Loren G. Hosack/ALLSPORT

22 JUL 1995: NICK FALDO OF ENGLAND PLAYS OUT OF TROUBLE ON THE FOURTH FAIRWAY DURING THE THIRD ROUND OF THE 1995 BRITISH OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS ON THE OLD COURSE AT ST. ANDREWS GOLF COURSE IN ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND. Mandatory Credit: Steve Munday/ALLSPORT

21 SEP 1995: NICK FALDO OF ENGLAND AND COLIN MONTGOMERIE OF SCOTLAND GO FOR A HIGH FIVE DURING THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 1995 RYDER CUP AT OAK HILL COUNTRY CLUB, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, USA. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Redington/ALLSPORT

24 SEP 1995: NICK FALDO OF ENGLAND IS CONGRATULATED BY HIS WIFE AND SEVE BALLESTEROS AFTER HIS VICTORY OVER CURTIS STARNGE OF THE USA AT THE 1995 RYDER CUP AT OAK HILL COUNTRY CLUB IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/ALLSPORT

24 SEP 1995: NICK FALDO OF ENGLAND CELEBRATES AS EUROPE WIN THE 1995 RYDER CUP AT OAK HILL COUNTRY CLUB IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/ALLSPORT

29 NOV 1995: NICK FALDO OF ENGLAND WITH TWO FIVE WEEK OLD LION CUBS AT THE SUNDOWN LION PARK , WHERE THEY BREED LIONS TO REPOPULATE A DEPLETED WILD POPULATION , BEFORE HE STARTS DEFENDING HIS TITLE AT THE MILLION DOLLAR CHALLENGE AT THE GARY PLAYER COUNTRY CLUB AT SUN CITY, SOUTH AFRICA. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Munday/ALLSPORT

3 Feb 1996: Nick Faldo, wearing a wig during the Celebrity Shootout after the third round was postponed due to rain.

Apr 1996 : Greg Norman congratulates Nick Faldo on his victory on the 18th green.On the Sunday of the 1996 US Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Course,Georgia,USA. \ Mandatory Credit: Stephen Munday /Allsport

14 Apr 1996: Nick Faldo of England talks to girlfriend Brenna after collecting his green jacket, having won the 1996 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport

1997: Nick Faldo of England in action during the Johnnie Walker Super Tour event at the Emeralda Golf and Country Club in Jakarta, Indonesia. \ Mandatory Credit: Dave Cannon /Allsport

6 Mar 1997: Nick Faldo poses with a trophy during the Nissan Open at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport

13 Apr 1997: 1996 US Masters winner Nick Faldo of Great Britain helps 1997 winner Tiger Woods of the USA put on the Green Jacket after Woods won the US Masters at Augusta, Georgia with a record low score of 18 under par. \ Mandatory Credit: Stephen Munday /Allsport

27 Sep 1997: Lee Westwood and Nick Faldo of England celebrate during the Ryder Cup at the Valderrama Golf Club in Sotogrande, Spain. \ Mandatory Credit: Ross Kinnaird/Allsport

NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 22: Young English golfer David Carter congratulates teamate Nick Faldo on the 18th green, after their win in the World Cup Of Golf at the Gulf Harbour Country Club, Whangaparaoa, Sunday. (Photo by Terry Firma/Getty Images)

1999: Golf International Nick Faldo with the 1999 World Junior Champion Nick Dougherty a former winner of the Faldo Series in 1997 held in England. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon /Allsport

2 Sep 1999: Silhouette of Nick Faldo, of England, taken at the Canon European Masters in Crans-sur-Sierre, Switzerland. \ Mandatory Credit: Ian Walton/Allsport

ENGLAND - 2000: Portrait of Nick Faldo of Great Britain during a photoshoot held in 2000, in England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

19 Jul 2000: Sam Snead of the USA with Nick faldo of Great Britain on the Swilken Bridge on the 18th fairway during the Past Champions Challenge at the 2000 British Open Golf Championship at the Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Munday/ALLSPORT

19 Jul 2001: Nick Faldo of England plays off the 13th tee during the opening round of the 2001 Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, England. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Ross Kinnaird/ALLSPORT

7 Sep 2001: Nick Faldo of England play from abunker on the par three, 13th hole during the second round of the Omega European Matsers at the Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre, Crans Montana, Switzerland. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Ross Kinnaird/ALLSPORT

20 Feb 2002: Ex Spice Girl Geri Halliwell of England, takes Golf lessons off Nick Faldo of England. Nick Faldo will compete in the Caltex Singapore Masters at the Laguna National Golf and Country Club, Singapore. Geri Halliwell gave a concert at the Singapore Masters and Charity Pro-Am gala dinner.DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Allsport/Getty Images

MELBOURNE-DECEMBER 4: Nick Faldo speaks to media during a press conference prior to the start of the Mastercard Masters Golf Tournament held at the Huntingdale Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia on December 4, 2002. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

MELBOURNE - FEBRUARY 2 : Nick Faldo of England celebrates during the Final Round of the Heineken Classic at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia on February 2, 2003. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

PERTH - FEBRUARY 11: Nick Faldo of England with his wife Valerie as she models the $AUS150,000.00 diamond and sapphire necklace, that is a prize for a hole in one scored by any player on either of the last two days of the Johnnie Walker Classic held on February 11, 2003 at Lake Karrinyup Golf Club, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 8: Nick Faldo of England on the second hole during the Second practice day for the 2003 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2003 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 3: Nick Faldo of England hits his tee-shot on the 13th hole during the first round of the Smurfit European Open at the K Club on July 3, 2003 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - JANUARY 28: Nick Faldo of England plays with his baby daughter Emma (aged six months) at his hotel after the pro-am event prior to the Johnnie Walker Classic at the Alpine Golf Club on January 28, 2004 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

ENNISKILLEN, NORTHERN IRELAND - FEBRUARY 27: Nick Faldo of England during his site visit to his proposed new course project at Castle Hume Golf Club on Lough Erne on February 27, 2004 in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/GettyImages).

SOUTHAMPTON, NY - JUNE 17: Nick Faldo of England watches a shot from the rough during the first round of the 104th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 17, 2004 in Southampton, New York. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

HERSHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Nick Faldo with U15 boys winner Rory McIlroy pose during the 2004 Faldo Series Final, held at Burhill Golf Club on October 11, 2004 in Hersham, Surrey, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

ST. ANDREWS, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 12: Former Open Champion Nick Faldo of England is flanked by Greg Norman of Australia and Jack Nicklaus of the USA during the official past champions photocall after the second practice round for the 134th Open Championship at the Old Course, St. Andrews Golf Links, July 12, 2005 in St. Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

HOYLAKE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 20: Nick Faldo of England looks on as Tiger Woods of USA tees off during the first round of The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 20, 2006 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Golf Channel on air talent, Kelly Tilghman, left, and Nick Faldo, right, during the second round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship held on the Plantation Course at Kapalua in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii, on January 5, 2007. Photo by: Stan Badz/PGA TOUR (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA)

VIRGINIA WATER, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 22: Nick Faldo of England, Captain of The European Ryder Cup team for 2008, which will be played at Valhalla Golf Club, Kentucky, answers questions from the media during a press conference to announce his assistants for the event prior to the BMW Championship at The Wentworth Club on May 22, 2007 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

KILLENARD, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Nick Faldo, Captain of The Great Britain and Ireland Team with Seve Ballesteros, Captain of The European Team during the third day morning greensomes at the Seve Trophy 2007 held at The Heritage Golf and Spa Resort on September 29, 2007 in Killenard, Ireland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - OCTOBER 22: European Ryder Cup Team captain Nick Faldo looks on alongside Paul Azinger the Captain of the USA Ryder Cup Team during the media event at Valhalla Golf Club on October 22, 2007 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - SEPTEMBER 14: A Ryder Cup sign with team captains Paul Azinger and Nick Faldo hangs on the side of the Kaden Building in Louisville the site of the 37th Ryder Cup on September 14, 2008 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - SEPTEMBER 17: Nick Faldo of England, European Ryder Cup team captain, and Valerie Faldo arrive on the red carpet for the Ryder Cup Gala dinner prior to the start of the 2008 Ryder Cup September 17, 2008 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - SEPTEMBER 21: Nick Faldo of the European team speaks to the media after the completion of play on the final day of the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club on September 21, 2008 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

CHAMPIONS GATE, FL - DECEMBER 06: Nick Faldo of England salutes his son Matthew Faldo after Matthew had secured a tap-in birdie at the 18th hole during the first round of the Del Webb Father Son Challenge on the International Course at Champions Gate Golf Club on December 6, 2008 in Champions Gate, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 10: Sir Nick Faldo poses with his knighthood after receiving it from Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle on Novembert 10, 2009 in Windsor, England. The 52-year-old becomes a ‘Sir’ on the back of a career which has seen him win six majors including three Opens. (Photo by Chris Ison-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - JULY 12: Sir Nick Faldo of England during practice for the 139th Open Championship on the Old Course, St Andrews on July 12, 2010 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

KAPALUA, HI - JANUARY 05: Sir Nick Faldo of England waits to play a shot during the pro-am round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions at the Plantation course on January 5, 2011 in Kapalua, Hawaii. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 13: Golf Channel announcers Nick Faldo and Terry Gannon call the action during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 13, 2011 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR)

AKRON, OH - AUGUST 1: Sir Nick Faldo of England receives the 2012 Ambassador of Golf award during a ceremony at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club on August 1, 2012 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR)

ENNISKILLEN, NORTHERN IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Sir Nick Faldo congratulates Jack Singh-Brar of England after The Faldo Series Grand Final at the Lough Erne resort on September 13, 2012 in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Nick Faldo poses at an earlier date with the Payne Stewart trophy prior to officially being honored today as this year’s recipient during the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola, the final event of the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup, at East Lake Golf Club on September 9, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)

Nick Faldo in action, drive from No 18 tee on Thursday at Old Course. St. Andrews, Scotland 7/16/2015 CREDIT: Thomas Lovelock (Photo by Thomas Lovelock /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images) (Set Number: X159779 TK2 )

Sir Nick Faldo of England plays his second shot into the second green during the first round of The Senior Open Championship at Sunningdale Golf Club on July 23, 2015 in Sunningdale, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Sir Nick Faldo presents an overall winner’s trophy to Mason Quagliata in the 14-15 boys category during the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at Augusta National Golf Club on April 2, 2017 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Sir Nick Faldo of England pretends to steal the Claret Jug during a practice round prior to the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 18, 2017 in Southport, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

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Best of: Nick Faldo through the years