With the passing of Fuzzy Zoeller at age 74, attention has returned to one of the most controversial moments of his career — a remark he made about fellow golfer Tiger Woods following Woods’ historic 1997 Masters win. The comment prompted widespread criticism at the time and has remained a significant part of Zoeller’s public legacy.

Although Zoeller later apologized, the incident continued to cast a shadow over his career and reignited discussion about race and respect within professional golf. Below, we revisit what he said, how he responded, and whether Woods ever publicly addressed the situation.

What Did Fuzzy Zoeller Say About Tiger Woods?

After the then-21-year-old Tiger Woods won his first Masters Tournament in 1997, Zoeller made an on-air remark that drew widesprea

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