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.