'Proud Daddy' John Daly Congratulates Son Amid Spectacular Win
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As the golf world revolved around the Open Championship, former Champion Golfer of the Year John Daly had his attention focused on another tournament. And no wonder, as his son, John Daly II, not only competed in the prestigious Southern Amateur Championship, but won it by five strokes.
The proud father was quick to express his happiness with this result, posting congratulations to his son on his social media profiles.
Daly II played as one of the local heroes in the Southern Amateur Championship, played at Blessings Golf Club in Johnson, Arkansas. John Daly's son currently plays for the Arkansas Razorbacks in NCAA golf, which has deepened his already strong ties to that state.
Daly II, who started the final round in second place, two strokes behind Garrett Endicott, showed his best golf in the end. Not only did he recover the deficit, but he also pulled a five-stroke lead over Endicott, who had sunk to a 75 on Saturday.
The Hogs star carded six birdies and two bogeys (68) during the final round to run away with the title. He had previously posted rounds of 70, 71, and 69.
John Daly II's Steady Rise to Golf Stardom
Daly's son's victory at Blessings has confirmed his current great moment in his golf career. Let's recall that he was the star of the Arkansas Razorbacks last season, just like his father, who played for the same university from 1984 to 1987.
John Daly and his son John Daly II look over a putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 21, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
John Daly and his son John Daly II look over a putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 21, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.The younger Daly won a tournament last season, the Columbia Spring Invitational, and led the team with a scoring average of 72.21. He also helped the Razorbacks win the Palmas de Mar Collegiate Championship for the second consecutive year.
Daly II made his NCAA golf debut last season season (he redshirted his first collegiate season), with a scoring average of 71.78. Among his key results of the year was qualifying for the US Amateur Championship, where he missed the cut in the stroke play phase.
Daly II previously enjoyed a distinguished junior golf career, with one win and six top-10 finishes in American Junior Golf Association tournaments between September 2020 and July 2021, and 10 wins on the International Junior Golf Tour between 2016 and 2020.
He has also had the opportunity to shine alongside his father in the PGA Tour Champions' PNC Championship, with a victory in 2021 and two second-place finishes in 2018 and 2022.
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