Sir Nick Faldo successful underwent surgery this month (Image: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Sir Nick Faldo enjoyed a glittering golf career, winning six major titles. His three victories apiece at the Masters and Open Championship established him as one of the finest players of his era. The English golfer also represented Team Europe in the Ryder Cup on a record-breaking 11 occasions. He was part of four winning sides and earned an exceptional 25 points overall for his team.
Following his retirement from professional golf, Faldo transitioned into broadcasting. He has provided commentary for major tournaments across leading networks such as Sky Sports, CBS and the BBC. However, the 68-year-old recently suffered a health scare as he underwent open-heart surgery. From his substantial fortune to his current lifestyle, here’s everything you need to know about Faldo.
Why did Nick Faldo have surgery?
It was recently announced that Faldo had undergone preventative heart surgery tie repair an enlarged aorta. The golf legend spent a fortnight recovering in Cleveland before posing for photos with his wife Lindsay De Marco as he prepared to return home.
A post from Faldo’s social media account read: “Headed home. After 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, performed by world-renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Lars Svensson at The Cleveland Clinic.
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“Nick is now looking ahead to returning to his golf course design work and to the Masters Week in Augusta, GA, where he will be celebrating ‘Six back in ’96’. Home never felt so good.”
Headed home.
After 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, performed by world-renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Lars Svensson at The Cleveland… pic.twitter.com/VmJgGquUpD
— Sir Nick Faldo (@Sir_NickFaldo) January 16, 2026 What is Nick Faldo’s net worth?
Given his status as one of golf’s most decorated champions, it comes as little surprise that Faldo has built remarkable personal wealth throughout his playing days and beyond into retirement. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his estimated net worth stands at around £45million ($60m), accumulated through his playing career earnings, broadcasting work and lucrative sponsorship deals.
Beyond the millions earned from his 41 professional victories – including 30 wins on the European Tour – Faldo has collaborated with numerous major companies over the years, such as Mercedes-Benz, Mastercard and whisky brand Glenmorangie.
In recent times, he has teamed up with golf-related companies including Golfpac Travel, Upper Deck Golf and SQAIRZ, while also working as an ambassador for Husqvarna’s range of intelligent robotic mowers.
His other business ventures over the years include The Faldo Golf Institute, founded in 1997, and his own golf course design firm, Faldo Design, which he established six years earlier. Through this company, he has contributed to the design of over 20 courses worldwide.
Faldo is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time (Image: Stuart Kerr/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)Where does Nick Faldo live?
Though he originates from Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire, Faldo now resides on a farm in Montana, seeking to escape “away from the hustle and bustle.” After marrying his fourth wife Lindsay De Marco in the Florida Keys in 2020, the six-time major winner initially planned to build a new home on Ponte Vedra Beach in Jacksonville.
However, Faldo later changed his mind as he dedicated himself to farm life. Speaking about Faldo Farm, located outside the city of Bozeman, he told Golf News that the relocation happened after he fell in love with the region on previous visits.
“After Covid, we were about to build on Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida,” he said. “Then we thought we wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle. We’d visited Montana a few times. I used to go up there and fish with Huey Lewis.
“I had a project that was almost on the Canadian border, Wilderness Club. We went there for a couple of summers with the dogs and loved it. We thought, ‘Why don’t we build ourselves a farm?’ That’s how it all started.”
Faldo has remained heavily involved in the sport since retiring (Image: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Discussing the new rhythm of life, Faldo added: “It’s nice for me, on some days, to just go, ‘What have I got to do?’ My only priority might be to go and walk the dogs. That’s nice, because when I’m busy, I’m busy.
“We’ve also got more involved with the community. I’m an ambassador for a great club called Crazy Mountain over Livingston way. I love it over that side. That’s the old Marlboro cigarette ranch. We’ve got our own – they call it town. We’ve got a genuine cowboy town, with the saloon, the jailhouse, the fire station, the brothel.
“It’s very cool. It’s genuine – over a 100-year-old wooden building. We’re amongst 3,000 acres of gorgeous mountains. You’ve got rivers, you’ve got golf. Everyone enjoys the good things in life, which is nice.”
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