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Sandy Lyle is credited as a golfer. Sandy Lyle was born on February 9, 1958 in Shrewsbury, Kingdom of Great Britain. That works out to 68 years old in 2026. Awards on record include Member of the Order of the British Empire and World Golf Hall of Fame. The listed height is 183 cm.
My Take
Sandy Lyle is a name that makes me want to walk a fairway. A Shrewsbury-born Scot who, alongside Nick Faldo and Ian Woosnam, anchored Britain's golden era of golf in the 1980s, he won two majors, earned an MBE, and entered the World Golf Hall of Fame. Spending 167 weeks inside the world top ten speaks to a dominance that statistics alone barely capture. What I like most is that this living legend still engages openly online, staying approachable rather than aloof. To me, Lyle embodies an old-school class that reminds me exactly why the game's history is worth cherishing.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sandy Lyle
- Name (Japanese)
- サンディ・ライル
- Reading
- さんでぃ・らいる
- Born
- February 9, 1958 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
- Origin
- Shrewsbury, Kingdom of Great Britain
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- golfer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
- World Golf Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Sandy Lyle born?
Born February 9, 1958 (age 68).
Where is Sandy Lyle from?
Sandy Lyle is from Shrewsbury, Kingdom of Great Britain.
What does Sandy Lyle do?
Sandy Lyle works as golfer.
How tall is Sandy Lyle?
Sandy Lyle is 183 cm.