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Ed Fiori, Four-Time PGA Tour Champion, Dies at 72 After Cancer Fight

His resilience and generous spirit left a lasting impact on peers and fans across the golf community.

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PGA Tour Pro Who Caught Tiger Woods at John Deere Classic Dies at 72. (Image Collage | Credits: Getty Images)
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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.