Peter Baker has welcomed the return of the British Masters to the European Tour schedule and reflected on his record-breaking victory in 1993.
The Englishman's win over a star-studded field at Woburn kick-started a superb run of form which earned him a career-best seventh place finish on the Order of Merit as well as a memorable Ryder Cup debut at The Belfry.
Baker first rose to prominence as a raw 20-year-old in 1988, when he won the Benson and Hedges International Open at Fulford after beating Nick Faldo with an eagle on the second play-off hole.
But he failed to add to that victory until he arrived at Woburn in 1993, blitzing the Duke's Course for a stunning nine-under 63 in the final round as he stormed to a seven-shot victory over a field that included the likes of Masters champion Sandy Lyle, Colin Montgomerie, Bernhard Langer, Faldo and Jose Maria Olazabal.
His winning score of 266, 22 under par, broke the previous tournament best set by Faldo on the same course four years earlier, and Baker's record remained unbeaten until the last staging of the event in 2008.
It’s fantastic to have it back on the European Tour schedule, and especially at Woburn. The British Masters brings back special memories
"Obviously it was a very exciting time, and the tournament brings back some special memories for me," said Baker, now 47 and the head PGA professional at the South Staffordshire Golf Club.
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