In 1979, Fuzzy Zoeller cemented his name in Augusta National history. He became the last man ever to win the Masters in his first appearance. That historic achievement defined a career. It was full of humor, fire, and a complex human vulnerability. The golf world lost one of its great characters on Thursday. Tributes poured in, and one came from The Masters Tournament and Chairman Fred Ridley, and rightfully so.

“Fuzzy had a strong passion for the game, and his distinction as a Masters champion, in his first ever appearance in 1979, is an achievement that will never be forgotten. Fuzzy went on to play in 31 Masters and will be missed each April during the Tournament,” Ridley noted.

Fuzzy Zoeller possessed a truly gregarious nature. He remained an enduring presence at Augusta for over t

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