"Zoeller, born Frank Urban Zoeller Jr in New Albany, Indiana, was one of golf's most outgoing characters across a career that delivered historic highs. He was the first player in more than four decades to win the Masters on his debut, claiming the 1979 green jacket after a three-man playoff. Five years later at the US Open at Winged Foot, he outlasted Greg Norman in an 18-hole Monday playoff after famously waving a white towel from the fairway,"
"As Woods marched toward a transformative, record-breaking victory at Augusta National, a relaxed Zoeller drink in hand was stopped by a CNN crew near the clubhouse and asked for his thoughts. His reply, delivered with a smile and a snap of his fingers, sparked immediate outrage. That little boy is driving well and he's putting well, Zoeller said, before adding that Woods should be congratulated,"
Fuzzy Zoeller died aged 74; no cause of death was immediately available. Brian Naugle, tournament director of the Insperity Invitational, said Zoeller's daughter notified him of the death. Born Frank Urban Zoeller Jr in New Albany, Indiana, Zoeller became one of golf's most outgoing characters. He won the Masters on his debut in 1979 after a three-man playoff and claimed the 1984 US Open at Winged Foot after an 18-hole Monday playoff against Greg Norman. A relaxed interview during the 1997 Masters produced a racially insensitive joke about Tiger Woods that sparked immediate outrage and lasting backlash. US president Donald Trump posted a tribute praising Zoeller's victories and character.
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