Fuzzy Zoeller

Fuzzy Zoeller
Zoeller in 2008
Personal information
Full nameFrank Urban Zoeller Jr.
NicknameFuzzy
Born(1951-11-11)November 11, 1951
New Albany, Indiana, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 2025(2025-11-27) (aged 74)
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg; 14 st)
Nationality United States
ResidenceFloyds Knobs, Indiana, U.S.
SpouseDiane Thornton Zoeller
Children4
Career
CollegeEdison Junior College (FL)
University of Houston
Turned professional1973
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Champions Tour
Professional wins19
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour10
Champions Tour2
Other7
Best results in Major Championships
(Wins: 2)
The Masters TournamentWon: 1979
U.S. OpenWon: 1984
The Open Championship3rd: 1994
PGA Championship2nd: 1981
Achievements and awards
Bob Jones Award1985

Frank Urban "Fuzzy" Zoeller Jr. (/ˈzɛlər/; November 11, 1951 – November 27, 2025) was an American professional golfer. He won 10 PGA Tour events including two major championships. He won the 1979 Masters Tournament, becoming the third golfer to win in his first appearance in the event. He also won the 1984 U.S. Open.[1]

In 1997, Zoeller was asked about Tiger Woods and responded, "Tell him not to serve fried chicken next year...or collard greens or whatever they serve". The response was seen as racist.[2]

Zoeller died on November 27, 2025, at the age of 74.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Beall, Joel (November 27, 2025). "Fuzzy Zoeller, two-time major champ, dies at 74". Golf Digest. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Two-time major champion golfer Fuzzy Zoeller dies at 74". ESPN. Associated Press. November 27, 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  3. ↑ "Fuzzy Zoeller, 1984 U.S. Open Champion, Dies at 74". United States Golf Association. 27 November 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2025.

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