At the 1996 Quad City Classic (John Deere Classic), Tiger Woods was playing his third PGA TOUR event as a professional. Ed Fiori had made over 500 starts on TOUR. Woods was 20, Fiori 43.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The 1996 John Deere Classic winner, Ed Fiori, has passed away at age 72. According to the PGA TOUR website, the player known as “The Grip” because of the strong grip ...

Ed Fiori, known for his win against Tiger Woods at the 1996 Quad City Classic, passed away on Sunday. He died following a battle with cancer. The PGA Tour announced his death.

Ed Fiori, who won four titles on the PGA Tour, including the 1996 Quad Cities Classic that prevented Tiger Woods from his first victory, passed away from cancer on Sunday at 72.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Ed Fiori, who for 13 years was the only player to rally from a 54-hole deficit to beat Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour, died Sunday, the tour said on its website. He was 72.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The 1996 Quad City Classic winner, Ed Fiori, has passed away at age 72. According to the PGA TOUR website, the player known as “The Grip” because of the strong grip he ...