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Fuzzy Zoeller is an American professional golfer whose major championship victories were the 1979 Masters Tournament and the 1984 U.S. Open. He won the Masters in his first appearance, prevailing in a playoff, and defeated Greg Norman in an 18-hole playoff to claim the U.S. Open at Winged Foot.
His career also included multiple additional PGA Tour victories and appearances for the United States in team competition.
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Which majors did Fuzzy Zoeller win?
Zoeller won the Masters Tournament in 1979 and the U.S. Open in 1984. He remains one of the few golfers to win both events during his career.
What made Fuzzy Zoeller's Masters victory unusual?
He won the 1979 Masters in his first appearance at Augusta National. Zoeller prevailed in a playoff after finishing tied at the top of the leaderboard.
Who did Fuzzy Zoeller defeat in the 1984 U.S. Open playoff?
He defeated Greg Norman in an 18-hole playoff at Winged Foot. That victory gave Zoeller his second major championship.
Why was Fuzzy Zoeller called 'Fuzzy'?
The nickname belonged to Frank Urban Zoeller Jr., who became known professionally as Fuzzy Zoeller. He was also recognized for his outgoing personality and popular presence on the PGA Tour.
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