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Faldo returns home after open-heart surgery

Faldo returns home after open-heart surgery

Summary

Sir Nick Faldo, a well-known British golfer, is going home after having successful open-heart surgery. The operation was done to fix an enlarged aorta, a part of the heart, and went well. Faldo plans to continue his work in golf course design and attend upcoming events.

Key Facts

  • Sir Nick Faldo had successful open-heart surgery to repair his enlarged aorta.
  • He is returning home after spending two weeks in Cleveland for the procedure.
  • The surgery was performed by Dr. Lars Svensson at The Cleveland Clinic.
  • Faldo is a six-time major championship winner in golf.
  • He won both the Masters and The Open three times each.
  • Faldo was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1997.
  • He was named PGA player of the year in 1990.
  • Faldo plans to resume his work in golf course design and attend Masters Week in Augusta, GA.

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