Legendary golfer Fuzzy Zoeller has passed away: career and scandalous statement about Tiger Woods
28 november 2025 в 17:37
Fuzzy Zoeller was one of the most famous golf champions, but his career was forever tarnished by a racist remark he made about fellow golfer Tiger Woods in the 1990s. When news of Zoeller’s death became known in November 2025, the PGA Tour released a statement calling him a «true original» with «talent» and «charisma».
«The PGA Tour mourns the passing of Fuzzy Zoeller», - said PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan in a statement. «Fuzzy was a true original, whose talent and charisma left an indelible mark on the game of golf. Fuzzy combined competitive excellence with a sense of humor that attracted fans and fellow players to him. We acknowledge his remarkable legacy and express our deepest condolences to his family».
At the time of publication, the cause of Zoeller’s death had not been disclosed. He was 74 years old when he passed away on November 27, 2025.
Born Frank Urban Zoeller Jr., the late professional golfer was known by the nickname «Fuzzy».
Zoeller made a controversial remark about Woods at the 1997 Masters tournament during an interview with CNN. He called Woods a «boy» and then made a separate comment about serving fried chicken.
«That little boy is driving well and he’s putting well», - Zoeller said at the time. «He's doing everything it takes to win. So, you know what you guys
«The PGA Tour mourns the passing of Fuzzy Zoeller», - said PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan in a statement. «Fuzzy was a true original, whose talent and charisma left an indelible mark on the game of golf. Fuzzy combined competitive excellence with a sense of humor that attracted fans and fellow players to him. We acknowledge his remarkable legacy and express our deepest condolences to his family».
At the time of publication, the cause of Zoeller’s death had not been disclosed. He was 74 years old when he passed away on November 27, 2025.
Born Frank Urban Zoeller Jr., the late professional golfer was known by the nickname «Fuzzy».
Zoeller made a controversial remark about Woods at the 1997 Masters tournament during an interview with CNN. He called Woods a «boy» and then made a separate comment about serving fried chicken.
«That little boy is driving well and he’s putting well», - Zoeller said at the time. «He's doing everything it takes to win. So, you know what you guys
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