John Daly Shows Other Side in Heartfelt Statement to Fiancée, Anna Cladakis
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John Daly hosted his John Daly's Golf Invitational charity tournament on April 22 and 23 at Old Hickory Country Club, where he has been a member for several years. It is an event founded by his mother and kept alive by the legendary player to this day.
But Daly's longtime partner, Anna Cladakis, seems to have played a central role in the 2025 edition. That was evident in a message the two-time major champion dedicated to her on his Instagram Stories after the event:
"To my amazing fiance, thank you for your unwavering hard work & generous heart that made our charity event this week such a HUGE success! Your dedication and compassion are truly inspiring!" Daly posted.
John Daly of the United States looks on with his wife Anna Cladakis and caddie during a pro-am round ahead of the D+D REAL Czech Masters at Albatross Golf Resort on August 17, 2016 in...
John Daly of the United States looks on with his wife Anna Cladakis and caddie during a pro-am round ahead of the D+D REAL Czech Masters at Albatross Golf Resort on August 17, 2016 in Prague, Czech Republic. More
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Daly and Cladakis have been romantically linked for about 17 years. She is a regular companion of the player in his golf-related activities. In fact, she was there for Daly's last professional victories, the PGA Tour Champions' 2017 Insperity Invitational, and the unofficial 2021 PNC Championship.
According to available reports, Cladakis and Daly met at a place closely associated with the golfer, Hooters, where his future fiancee was working as a promotional director at the time. Cladakis also owns the Bridge Lounge bar in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
The two got engaged in 2014, about seven years after they started dating. However, they have not yet tied the knot.
John Daly's Instagram Stories
John Daly's Instagram Stories
The John Daly's Golf Invitational was founded by Mamma Lou, John Daly's mother, in 1991, the same year her son became a worldwide celebrity with his upset victory in the PGA Championship.
Since then, the tournament has become an annual fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of the Arkansas River Valley. It is a program originally created in 1989 and currently has three locations in Arkansas to help children in the community between the ages of six and 18.
The Boys & Girls Club offers several sports programs for the children they work with. These include flag football, basketball, swimming, softball, tee-ball and volleyball.
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