Two-time major champion Fuzzy Zoeller dead at 74

Two-time major champion Fuzzy Zoller died at age 74, the PGA Tour announced Thursday.

“Fuzzy was a true original whose talent and charisma left an indelible mark on the game of golf.” PGA tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said. “Fuzzy combined competitive skill 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.”

Zeller was a 10-time winner on tour, including the aforementioned majors. His first major and second PGA victory was the 1979 Masters, his first time playing at Augusta National.

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Then he won US Open five years later at Winged Foot Golf Club, he battled Greg Norman in an epic 18-hole playoff. Zeller shot a three-under 67 while Norman was eight strokes behind. Zeller and Norman were the only players to shoot under par in the four main rounds, at 4 under. Curtis Strange took third with 1 over.

He finished second at the 1981 PGA Championship and third at the 1994 Open Championship at Turnberry, which is now owned by the President. Donald Trump.

Greg Norman (right) congratulates Fuzzy Zeller on the 18th hole after losing at the US Open. (John Iacono/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

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Zeller had a share of the lead heading into the final round in Scotland, but Nick Price shot 4 under in the final round and Zeller shot an even 70 to lose by three strokes.

Zeller also won the Senior PGA Championship in 2002 and had another top-ten finish in the tournament. Masters.

Fuzzy Zoeller celebrates his 68-foot birdie putt on the second hole of his playoff round at the 1984 US Open. (Getty Images)

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Zoller represented the United States in 1979, 1983 and 1985. Ryder Cupswinning his first two before losing the final. The 1985 Ryder Cup marked the first time the United States had lost the Ryder Cup since 1957, as Team GB expanded throughout Europe. This led to the emergence of golf legends such as Seve Ballesteros, Bernhard Langer and Sandy Lyle.

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