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Faldo changes plan, will play Open through 2017

Nick Faldo has had a change of heart. This year will be the last Open he plays at St. Andrews, but it won't be his last Open.

The six-time major champion announced in April his intent to play his final Open Championship this July but unveiled a new retirement plan on Monday:

New plan--Troon was first Open I attended & Birkdale the first I played--'15 will be last at St Andrew's but I plan to be fit; play 2 more!

— Sir Nick Faldo (@NickFaldo006) June 1, 2015

Faldo's decision will now allow Tom Watson, who is retiring from The Open, to stand alone in the spotlight whenever he crosses Swilcan Bridge for the last time - be it Friday or Sunday.