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Frank Urban \u201cFuzzy\u201d Zoeller Jr<\/a>. was a highly accomplished golf pro, but he was best known for the controversial statement<\/a> he made about fellow golfer Tiger Woods<\/a> in 1997. Nearly 30 years after that incident, Zoeller died<\/a> on November 27, 2025, at the age of 74, with no known health issues. The golf community mourned Zoeller\u2019s death, and the PGA Tour paid tribute to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe PGA Tour is saddened by the passing of Fuzzy Zoeller,\u201d PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said in a public statement. \u201cFuzzy 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 endeared him to fans and fellow players alike. We celebrate his remarkable legacy and extend our deepest condolences to his family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Below, learn more about Zoeller and how he died.<\/p>\n

10-time PGA TOUR, 2-time PGA TOUR Champions winner Fuzzy Zoeller passes away at age 74. pic.twitter.com\/Gb5I3P34Zs<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) November 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Who Was Fuzzy Zoeller?<\/p>\n

Zoeller was a 10-time PGA Tour winner and two-time golf champion. The Indiana native rose to prominence in the golf world in the 1970s and was the recipient of the 1985 Bob Jones Award.<\/p>\n

Although his sports career was successful, Zoeller was infamous for his racist quip about Woods at the 1997 Masters. Zoeller called Woods a \u201clittle boy\u201d and made a racially insensitive remark about fried chicken.<\/p>\n

What Was Fuzzy Zoeller\u2019s Cause of Death?<\/p>\n

Though unverified rumors of a heart attack circulated online, no cause of death was immediately disclosed after Zoeller died. It\u2019s unclear how he died.<\/p>\n

Did Fuzzy Zoeller Have Health Issues Before He Died?<\/p>\n

No, Zoeller did not make any health issues known to the public throughout his golf career, nor during his final years.<\/p>\n

What Did Fuzzy Zoeller Say About Tiger Woods in 1997?<\/p>\n

Zoeller was asked about Woods by CNN at the 1997 Masters Tournament, which Woods won.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat little boy is driving well, and he\u2019s putting well,\u201d Zoeller said at the time. \u201cHe\u2019s doing everything it takes to win. So, you know what you guys do when he gets in here? You pat him on the back and say \u2018congratulations,\u2019 and enjoy it, and tell him not to serve fried chicken next year. [at the Champions Dinner] Got it?\u201d<\/p>\n

A decade later, Zoeller addressed his racist comment in a 2008 Golf Digest essay. He called the incident and the subsequent backlash \u201cthe worst thing I\u2019ve gone through in my entire life.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf people wanted me to feel the same hurt I projected on others, I\u2019m here to tell you they got their way,\u201d Zoeller wrote in Golf Digest. \u201cI\u2019ve cried many times. I\u2019ve apologized countless times for words said in jest that just aren\u2019t a reflection of who I am. I have hundreds of friends, including people of color, who will attest to that. \u2026 Still, I\u2019ve come to terms with the fact that this incident will never, ever go away.\u201d<\/p>\n

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