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Ed Fiori, Known for Taking Down Tiger Woods, Dies of Cancer

  • Ed Fiori, a four-time PGA Tour winner known for defeating Tiger Woods in 1996, died on Sunday, July 6, 2025, after battling cancer.
  • At age 43, Fiori made a remarkable comeback over the final round to surpass 20-year-old Woods, who was leading after 54 holes in just his third professional tournament, securing victory at the 1996 Quad City Classic.
  • Over the course of his career, Fiori competed in 583 PGA Tour events, achieved 38 top-10 finishes, earned the nickname "The Grip" due to his notably firm club grip, and spent the latter part of his career competing on the senior golf circuit.
  • In a 2019 interview, Fiori revealed that after undergoing spinal fusion surgery in 2005, he found it difficult to shoot below 80, but he expressed no regrets, emphasizing his pride in a fulfilling career.
  • The head of PGA Tour Champions, Miller Brady, commended Fiori’s resilience and fighting spirit, highlighting how he faced cancer with unwavering determination and left a lasting example of perseverance in the golf world.
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Golf Digest broke the news in on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
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