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Ed Fiori, Who Once Caught Tiger Woods at the John Deere Classic, Dies at 72

The 72-year-old died Sunday after battling cancer; in three of his four PGA Tour wins he hunted down future Hall of Famers, including a 20-year-old Tiger Woods.

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PGA Tour pro who caught Tiger Woods at John Deere Classic dies at 72

PGA Tour pro Ed Fiori, who famously outdueled Tiger Woods in 1996 at the John Deere Classic, passed away at the age of 72, leaving the golf world in mourning.

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Ed Fiori, a four-time PGA Tour winner who once chased down Tiger Woods, is dead at age 72

Nicknamed The Grip for his unusually strong grip, Ed Fiori delayed Tiger Woods from earning his first PGA Tour title at the 1996 Quad Cities Open.

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1996 John Deere Classic winner passes away at 72

According to the PGA TOUR website, the player known as “The Grip” because of the strong grip he utilized, died on July 6.

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Four-time PGA TOUR winner Ed Fiori passes away

At the 1996 Quad City Classic (John Deere Classic), Tiger Woods was playing his third PGA TOUR event as a professional. Ed ...

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The Golfer Who Delayed Tiger’s Rise Has Passed Away at 72

A Four‑time PGA Tour winner and beloved figure in professional golf has died at the age of 72 after battling disease.

Former Quad City Classic champion passes away

Ed Fiori won the PGA Tour tournament back when it was called the Quad City Classic and took place at Oakwood County Club in ...

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Ed Fiori, 1996 John Deere Classic winner passes away at 72 - KWQC

Fiori won after a heated round against Tiger Woods in the 1996 Quad City Classic, now called the John Deere Classic, the PGA said. It was the final win of Fiori’s PGA Tour career.

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