Faxon has long been regarded one of golf's greatest putters. When he is able to consistently put his tee shots in the fairway, he is a formidable opponent for anyone. Faxon picked up his first PGA Tour win at the 1986 Provident Classic. Nine years later, in 1995, he had his first Ryder Cup selection. An All-American for Furman University, he won the 1980 and 81 New England Amateurs as well as the Rhode Island Amateurs in 1979 and 80.