Golf champion Fuzzy Zoeller has died at age 74. The United States Golf Association announced his passing on Thursday, noting that no cause of death was provided.
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Fuzzy Zoeller has passed away at the age of 74. Fuzzy won 2 major championships and amassed 19 worldwide wins over his career.
Rip Fuzzy
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Zoeller, whose full name was Frank Urban Zoeller Jr., is survived by his children Sunny, Heidi, Gretchen and Miles, along with several grandchildren.
According to ESPN, the director of the Insperity Invitational in Houston said Zoeller's daughter called him Thursday to share the news.
Zoeller was one of golf's most recognizable personalities during his prime, winning two majors, including the 1984 U.S. Open and the 1979 Masters.
His upbeat approach and sense of humor made him a fan favorite across decades on the course.
USGA CEO Mike Whan called him "one of a kind" in a statement.
"We are grateful for all he gave to golf," Whan said. "I hope we can all remember his unmistakable joy. The USGA is sending our deepest condolences to his family and friends."
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan echoed that sentiment, saying Zoeller's "talent and charisma left an indelible mark on the game of golf" and that his combination of high-level play and levity endeared him to both fans and fellow pros.
Zoeller's career also included controversy. In 1997, he made racially insensitive remarks about Tiger Woods during a CNN broadcast. The comments drew heavy criticism, and he later issued an apology.
Even with that stain on his record, Zoeller's impact on golf remains significant, and he will be remembered as one of the sport's most colorful major champions.
