Overview

• The PGA Tour confirmed that Ed Fiori died July 6 after a prolonged battle with cancer at age 72.
• Miller Brady and fellow players praised Fiori’s grit and said he faced his illness with the same determination he displayed on the course.
• In 1996, Fiori became the only golfer for 13 years to overcome a 54-hole deficit and defeat Tiger Woods at the Quad City Classic.
• He earned four PGA Tour titles including playoff victories over Tom Weiskopf and Tom Kite, and later won on the PGA Tour Champions circuit in Mexico in 2004.
• Beyond his playing career, Fiori was admired for mentoring young golfers and supporting charities such as Doodle for Hunger through artwork donations.