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Fuzzy Zoeller, a two-time major golf champion who faced a backlash for a racist joke he made about Tiger Woods at the 1997 Masters, has died aged 74.

Zoeller, the last golfer to win the Masters at his first attempt after prevailing in a three-man playoff in 1979, was a gallery favourite during his playing days due to his humour and relaxed approach to the game.

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