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- Health update: Nick Faldo underwent preventive open-heart surgery in January 2026 to repair an enlarged aorta at The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. He and his wife Lindsay reported a successful procedure and noted he was recovering well and planning to return to work soon, including Masters Week and his design projects.[1][2]
- Recovery and return: After two weeks in Cleveland, Faldo returned home and subsequently posted that he was nearing a full recovery, with updates indicating progress toward rejoining broadcasting and golf-related activities later in 2026.[2][3]
- Current status: As of early 2026, Faldo had been prioritizing recovery with plans to resume golf-related duties and to attend key events such as the Masters in Augusta, with continued public appearances in broadcasting and design roles anticipated in the near term.[3][2]
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- Faldo surgery and recovery details.[1]
- Home recovery and return-to-work plans.[2]
- Masters attendance and ongoing activity plans.[3]