Six‑time major champion Sir Nick Faldo confirmed on X that he underwent preventative open‑heart surgery to repair an enlarged aorta. The 68‑year‑old spent two weeks at the Cleveland Clinic, where world‑renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Lars Svensson performed the operation. Faldo announced his discharge and return home on Friday.

Faldo’s health scare arrives after a distinguished career that includes six major titles, highlighted by a dramatic comeback at the 1996 Masters where he erased a six‑stroke deficit. Beyond playing, he has built a reputation as a Sky Sports pundit and prolific golf‑course designer, making his swift recovery a relief for the sport’s community.

Now back in the UK with wife Lindsay, Faldo plans to resume his design projects and attend Masters Week in Augusta, Georgia, where he will celebrate his 1996 triumph. Observers will watch whether his schedule includes a return to live commentary, a move that could boost Sky’s golf coverage.