Sandy Lyle is a professional golfer from Scotland, born on February 9, 1958. He is known for his successful career on the European Tour and the PGA Tour, where he won several prestigious tournaments. Lyle gained fame for his skillful play and was one of the first golfers to embrace the use of modern equipment. In 1988, Lyle achieved a significant milestone by winning the Masters Tournament, becoming the first British golfer to do so since 1973. His victory at the Masters helped elevate the profile of golf in the UK and inspired many young golfers. Lyle has also represented Great Britain in the Ryder Cup.