At 68, Sir Nick Faldo is still actively involved in golf in some or the other capacity. His playing days might be behind him, but he is still designing courses and inspiring the next generation. He has also become a popular analyst and expert. However, the latest reports reveal that age might have finally caught up to him.

The English legend’s team, Faldo Enterprises Team, tweeted, “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.”

It comes as a surprise that Faldo was going through such a health crisis. An enlarged aorta usually takes many years to develop. Despite his active lifestyle, it seems that he may have had issues like high blood pressure, or his artery walls must have weakened over time. However, Faldo hasn’t let that diminish his spirit, as the next words clearly evinced.

“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.”

“Six back in 96” is, of course, an allusion to his third Masters victory. In 1996, Faldo bested Greg Norman despite starting the final round six shots behind. Norman, famously, slipped on his lead and squandered his chance to don the Green Jacket. The final round gave one of the most lasting images in golf history.

Faldo, after conquering Augusta National for the third time, hugged Greg Norman. The cameras caught him whispering something into his ear. Later, Faldo revealed what he said: “Don’t let the BS get you down.”

The three-time Masters champ will return to Augusta National this year as a pundit for Sky Sports. His post reveals there is a special program honoring the thirty years of 1996 Masters triumph.

Either way, fans were pleased to learn that the surgery was successful and that Faldo is heading home. And they expressed that in the comments.

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The internet is relieved that Sir Nick Faldo’s surgery was a success

No one saw the news coming as Sir Nick Faldo had not revealed any details about the surgery before going under the knife. So, just like most, a fan was surprised to learn about it.

“God bless you Sir Nick .My god , I didn’t expect that news .Please take it easy , you are a hero to me 🍀💚🏆🙏🏻,” they wrote.

Fortunately, Dr. Lars Svensson, one of the most renowned cardiac surgeons and researchers in the world, led the surgery. As such, Faldo was always going to be in good hands.

It takes about 2-3 months to fully recover from such an open-heart surgery. So he might be taking it slow till then. But that doesn’t mean he will miss the Augusta trip.

While wishing him the best, someone had the same query as they wrote, “Best wishes for a full recovery. Still believe your voice at The Masters is required. Not the same coverage without you.”

Another fan also hoped for the same, “Heal soon Sir. Look forward to seeing you at Augusta – on the telly, obviously…unless you want to invite me to carry your clubs or something 🙏.”

Trying to ease the stress on Nick Faldo, one fan stated, “Nick. Had open heart 13. Years ago. Now 92. Doing great. You will be fine take it slow and easy god bless.”

Notably, every other fan of Faldo would also be wishing him a long and healthy life.