Over the Green

I’m of the age to have seen Nick Faldo in his prime and particularly remember his duel against Curtis Strange at the 1988 U.S. Open. Faldo a six-time major winner and whose likeness as well graces the World Golf Hall of Fame became the second tourster to be knighted by Queen Elizabeth.

Currently “Sir” Nick, who in 1992 thanked a reporter “from the heart of my bottom,” in addition to his golf school and course design ventures is best known as a member of the golf media in his role as a commentator on the Golf Channel and CBS.

In 1987 he had also previously been given the honor of Member of the Order of the British Empire or MBE. The only other professional golfer to receive a knighthood is fellow Hall of Famer Henry Cotton.