Nick Faldo forced himself to “play the best four holes of my life” to win the 1992 Open, claiming the Claret Jug for the third time in six years as he joined only James Braid as a double Champion Golfer at Muirfield. He equalled his own record of 199 for the 54-hole total and led by four with a round to play. But in contrast to his 18 pars at Muirfield in 1987, the standard of … [Read more...]
Nick Faldo wins at Muirfield | The Open Official Film 1987
Since Henry Cotton had won his third and last Open title in 1948 at Muirfield, the East Lothian course had seen Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino and Tom Watson claim the Claret Jug on its fabled links. In 1987, Nick Faldo not only finally broke through to become a major winner, but he also secured the first of three Open titles that established the Englishman as the … [Read more...]
Every Shot | Nick Faldo | 121st Open Championship
Sir Nick Faldo won his first Open Championship at Muirfield in 1987. By 1992 Faldo was a two time champion and a four-time major winner. The Englishman entered the 121st Open hoping to make it a Muirfield double and Open hat-trick in July 1992. Faldo started strong and by the end of day two was the tournament leader, scoring a round of 64 on the second day. From there he put … [Read more...]