Overview
- The Zoeller family announced his sudden passing in a statement, saying he died peacefully at home in Floyds Knobs, Indiana.
- Zoeller won the 1979 Masters on his first appearance and the 1984 U.S. Open in a playoff, part of 10 PGA Tour victories and later two senior titles.
- He was celebrated for memorable moments such as the Masters playoff birdie putter toss and the white‑towel exchange with Greg Norman at Winged Foot.
- Coverage also revisits his 1997 racially insensitive remark about Tiger Woods, which prompted lost sponsorships and a lasting hit to his reputation despite apologies.
- Tributes poured in from the PGA Tour and prominent figures including Gary Player, John Daly, and President Donald Trump, while the family highlighted his Wolf Challenge charity event and community ties in Indiana.