Overview
- Zoeller’s death at 74 prompted an official condolence from PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, who praised his talent and charisma.
- He won the 1979 Masters on his first appearance—only the third player ever to do so—and captured the 1984 U.S. Open, with both majors decided in playoffs.
- His résumé included eight additional PGA Tour victories, three Ryder Cup appearances, and senior-tour titles at the 2002 Senior PGA Championship and the 2004 Mastercard Championship.
- Known for quick play and an easygoing humor, he remained a distinctive and sometimes polarizing presence in golf.
- Some reports cite a November 27 heart attack as the cause of death, though major obituaries have not confirmed it, as tributes from figures such as Gary Player, John Daly, and President Donald Trump pour in.