Fuzzy Zoeller was one of golf’s most famous champions, but his career was irreversibly strained because of a racist remark he made about fellow golfer Tiger Woods in the 1990s. As news of Zoeller’s death broke in November 2025, the PGA Tour issued a statement, calling him a “true original” with “talent” and “charisma.”

“The PGA Tour is saddened by the passing of Fuzzy Zoeller,” PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said 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 endeared him to fans and fellow players alike. We celebrate his remarkable legacy and extend our deepest condolences to his family.”

Learn about Zoeller’s life, career and death here.

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