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.

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.

While fans were already buzzing about Homa’s chances, a comment from Tiger Woods added fuel to the fire. The golf legend recently shared his thoughts on Homa’s swing, saying, "I like his move... he's got a little cast at the top. " Coming from a 15-time major winner, that kind of attention speaks volumes.