Golfer Fuzzy Zoeller, a two-time major champion on the PGA Tour, died Thursday. He was 74.

Zoeller’s death was announced by the PGA Tour. No cause of death was given.

“The PGA TOUR is saddened by the passing of Fuzzy Zoeller,” commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement. “Fuzzy was a true original whose talent and charisma left an indelible mark on the game of golf. Fuzzy combined competitive excellence with a sense of humor that endeared him to fans and fellow players alike. We celebrate his remarkable legacy and extend our deepest condolences to his family.”

Born Frank Urban Zoeller, “Fuzzy” picked up his nickname during childhood as a play on his initials F.U.Z. Zoeller made his PGA Tour debut in 1975 and won 10 tournaments in his career, including two majors — the 1979 Masters and 1984 U.S. Open.

At the 1979 Masters, Zoeller became the first player to win the PGA Tour’s crown jewel event in his Masters debut. His victory also marked the first-ever sudden death playoff at Augusta National, as Zoeller bested Tom Watson and Ed Sneed in two playoff holes.

In 1985, Zoeller was the recipient of the Bob Jones Award, which is the highest honor given by the U.S. Golf Association in recognition of distinguished sportsmanship in golf, according to USGA’s website.

However, later in his career Zoeller became infamous for a racist comment about then-rising PGA Tour star Tiger Woods after Woods, who is Black, won the 1997 Masters.

“That little boy is driving well and he’s putting well. He’s doing everything it takes to win. So, you know what you guys do when he gets in here? You pat him on the back and say congratulations and enjoy it and tell him not serve fried chicken next year. Got it?,” Zoeller said, according to AP.

He then smiled, snapped his fingers and, as he was walking away, turned around to say, “Or collard greens or whatever the hell they serve.”

Years later, Zoeller showed remorse for his comments about Woods, which he said led to death threats against his family.

“Well, it’s been terrible, the worst thing I’ve gone through in my entire life,” Zoeller told Golf Digest in 2008. “What happened to me as a result? I got death threats against me, Diane, my kids. Even threats against the house. I received hundreds of terrible letters, almost all of them anonymous, and they’re still coming—I got one this morning. It’s been more than nine years now, and it still hasn’t blown over.

“If people wanted me to feel the same hurt I projected on others, I’m here to tell you they got their way. I’ve cried many times. I’ve apologized countless times for words said in jest that just aren’t a reflection of who I am. I have hundreds of friends, including people of color, who will attest to that. Still, I’ve come to terms with the fact that this incident will never, ever go away.”

Zoeller finished his PGA Tour career with 10 wins and 19 second-place finishes. After he turned 50, he also played the PGA Tour Champions from 2002-12, earning two wins.

The U.S. Golf Association issued a statement remembering Zoeller.

“Fuzzy was one of a kind,” USGA CEO Mike Whan said in a statement. “We are grateful for all he gave to golf. I hope we can all remember his unmistakable joy. The USGA is sending our deepest condolences to his family and friends.”

Zoeller’s wife, Diane, died in 2021. He is survived by his children, Sunny, Heidi, Gretchen, and Miles, and multiple grandchildren.