Englishman was 18 when he won at capital venue in 1976

Three-time Masters winner Nick Faldo has been made an Honorary Member of Craigmillar Park Golf Club on the 50th anniversary of the Capital club being the venue of his last victory as an amateur.

The Englishman was just 18 when he won the Craigmillar Park Open in 1976, turning professional straight afterwards and going on to become a six-time major champion.

This weekend marks the 30th anniversary of Faldo overturning a six-shot deficit heading into the final round to claim a third Green Jacket in 1996 as he beat Greg Norman by five strokes.

Sir Nick Faldo and his caddie walk the fourth hole during the Par Three Contest prior to the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) | Getty Images

placeholder image — Sir Nick Faldo and his caddie walk the fourth hole during the Par Three Contest prior to the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) | Getty Images

He has been reminiscing about that in the build up to the event’s 90th edition and is part of the Sky Sports Golf commentary team for the season’s opening major in Georgia.

But, thanks to a nice touch, he is equally delighted to have been remembered about his other big anniversary this weekend.

In a video, which he posted from the US, Faldo showed off his Honorary Membership certificate from Craigmillar Park, where the latest edition of the club’s 72-hole event takes place on Saturday and Sunday.

“Hi there, Scotland,” he said in the short clip. “Well, lots to celebrate here in 2026. Thirty years ago, winning The Masters and hopefully you were watching that one.

“But the most important celebration or anniversary is, of course, 50 years ago this April I won my last amateur event at Craigmillar Park.”

Reading from the certificate, Faldo added: “On this day, 11th of April 2026, the 50th anniversary, so there you go. So thanks so much.

“I think I can just about remember it. My fingers have just thawed out, of course (laughing). A cold, wet weekend.

“But, anyway, it was fun. So, hey, I am glad you all remember it. I really appreciate that and all the best.

“The funny thing about the photograph is that you get a bottle of whisky and I was only 18. Good on you, Scotland (giving a thumbs up). Why not? Hey, cheers. Take care.”

Other winners of the Craigmillar Park Open over the years include Ronnie Shade, Charlie Green, Lloyd Saltman and Marc Warren. The 2025 edition produced a seven-shot success for Dunbar’s Jamie Duguid.