After Woods gained the Masters, which entitled him to decide on the Champions Dinner menu for the next yr, Zoeller stated: “You pat him on the again and say congratulations and revel in it and inform him to not serve fried hen subsequent yr.
“Bought it? Or collard greens or regardless of the hell they serve.”
Zoeller later apologised and stated his phrases had been misconstrued.
“I’ve cried many instances. I’ve apologized numerous instances for phrases stated in jest that simply aren’t a mirrored image of who I’m,” he wrote for Golf Digest in 1998.
“I’ve tons of of associates, together with folks of color, who will attest to that. Nonetheless, I’ve come to phrases with the truth that this incident won’t ever, ever go away.”
Zoeller was additionally a 10-time winner on the PGA Tour.
“Fuzzy was a real unique whose expertise and charisma left an indelible mark on the sport of golf,” stated PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan.
“Fuzzy mixed aggressive excellence with a way of humour that endeared him to followers and fellow gamers alike. We rejoice his outstanding legacy and lengthen our deepest condolences to his household.”
