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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Golf Mourns Two-Time Major Champion Fuzzy Zoeller, Dead at 74
Caption: Golf Mourns Two-Time Major Champion Fuzzy Zoeller, Dead at 74. Fuzzy Zoeller, the charismatic two-time major champion, has died at the age of 74. The American golfer made history at the 1979 Masters, becoming the first debut winner since 1935 and the last to do so. Zoeller added a second major title with a dramatic play-off victory over Greg Norman at the 1984 US Open at Winged Foot. His career was later overshadowed by controversial remarks about Tiger Woods in 1997, comments he apologised for repeatedly in the years that followed. Zoeller insisted his words were misunderstood, saying he had never intended offence and acknowledging the incident would follow him forever. Beyond the majors, he collected 10 PGA Tour wins and was widely known for his humour, charm and popularity among fans and fellow players. PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan praised Zoeller as “a true original” whose talent and personality left a lasting impact on the sport. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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