Nick Faldo won the Masters three times during his incredible career, but his first green jacket is clearly as special to him today as it was 30 years ago.
During the final round of the Masters on Sunday, CBS paid tribute to Faldo with some highlights from his victory at Augusta National in 1989. Faldo won the tournament in a playoff against Scott Hope after entering Sunday five shots back of the lead.
When broadcast partner Jim Nantz asked Faldo about some of the emotions he experiences when he returns to Augusta every year, Faldo was unable to fight back tears.
Faldo’s win in 1989 was one of the most impressive in Masters history as he birdied four of the final five holes to force the playoff with Hope. Many players have collapsed on the back nine at Augusta throughout the years, but Faldo is a six-time major champion for a reason.
Faldo isn’t the first golfer we have seen cry over a Masters memory, and he won’t be the last. That level of intensity is what makes the event so special every year.
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