John Patrick Daly is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour.
Advertisement
John Daly is primarily known for his driving distance off the tee, his non-country club appearance and attitude, his exceptionally long backswing, the inconsistency of his play, and his personal life.
John Daly was born on April 28, 1966 in Carmichael, California.
John Daly’s greatest on-course accomplishments are his “zero to hero” victory in the 1991 PGA Championship, and his playoff victory over Costantino Rocca in the 1995 Open Championship.
In addition to his wins on U.S. soil, John Daly has also won accredited professional events in South Africa, Swaziland, Scotland, Germany, South Korea, Turkey, and Canada.
According to official performance statistics kept since 1980, John Daly in 1997 became the first PGA Tour player to average more than 300 yards per drive over a full season. John Daly did so again in every year from 1999 to 2008, and was the only player to do so until 2003.
John Daly’s last PGA Tour victory came in San Diego in 2004, earning him a two-year playing exemption.
Advertisement
After 2006, John Daly’s career began to falter and he had trouble making cuts and staying on the tour and was primarily earning PGA Tour event entries through past champion status and numerous sponsor invitations.

Does John Daly’s Son Play Golf?
John Daly’s son John Patrick Daly II attends University of Arkansas and is on their golf team. John Patrick Daly II was decked out in a Razorbacks golf shirt, hat and belt buckle and has playing in this event since he was 12.
What golf course does John Daly own?
John Daly has a company JD Designs, which designs golf courses, including Sevillano Links at Rolling Hills Casino in Corning, California.
Sevillano Links is one of the few links style golf courses in the Western United States, and named “Best New Golf Course” by Golfweek magazine.


Leave a Reply