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Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
John Daly Out of PGA Championship, Offers Grim Reaper Update
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Sixteen surgeries. A battle with bladder cancer. And several other setbacks along the way. Two-time major winner John Daly has faced more health crises than most athletes could endure, yet he refuses to back down. His latest challenge may not be as severe as his past struggles, but it has still impacted his game. In January, Daly underwent emergency hand surgery, and the lingering effects continue to trouble him. JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: John Daly walks off the second hole during the first round of the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS 2024 at Timuquana Country Club on October 04, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo... JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: John Daly walks off the second hole during the first round of the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS 2024 at Timuquana Country Club on October 04, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by) More Getty Images His biggest hurdle? Getting the ball through on three-quarter shots and making putts—a frustrating limitation for a golfer of his caliber. Despite his resilience, the dark cloud of health issues have not fully lifted. Just last week, the 59-year-old finished 27-over par at the Insperity Invitational, an event he once conquered in 2017. Yet, even with his struggles, Daly remains unwavering in his love for the game. John Daly makes tough career choice With his signature larger-than-life attitude, Daly summed up his perseverance in a way only he could. "I'm like Lazarus—I keep coming back from the dead," Daly said to the Associated Press. "Waking up each day is a win." But his determination comes with difficult choices. Despite holding a lifetime exemption to play in the PGA Championship, Daly made the tough call to skip the event this year. The reason? A scheduling conflict between the second major of the season and a Senior Tour event—the Regions Tradition in Birmingham, Alabama. John Daly takes his shot on the 2nd Tee during the first round of the James Hardie Pro-Football Hall of Fame Invitational 2025 at The Old Course at Broken Sound on April 04, 2025 in... John Daly takes his shot on the 2nd Tee during the first round of the James Hardie Pro-Football Hall of Fame Invitational 2025 at The Old Course at Broken Sound on April 04, 2025 in Boca Raton, Florida. MoreThe Regions Tradition is one of the five majors on the PGA Tour Champions, and Daly wasn't willing to miss his chance to compete. When asked about his decision, he had a clear and logical explanation: "I can go there [PGA Championship] and miss the cut and get $6,000. But I'm playing Birmingham. I love Regions. They're a great sponsor," he said. Still, the scheduling conflict frustrated Daly. "But why are they scheduling Regions the same week as the PGA Championship, where I can see Brooks (Koepka) and all the guys?" One possible explanation for the Regions Tradition being scheduled during the PGA Championship could be Mother's Day on May 11th. The timing might have made it difficult for the Senior Tour authorities to secure support for the event if it were scheduled later. Regardless of the circumstances, Daly remains committed to competing, proving once again that his fighting spirit is as strong as ever. What do you think of his career choice? Let us know in the comment section below! More Golf: Scottie Scheffler Gets Ryder Cup Dinner 'Excused Absence'
Newsweek
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
How John Daly Makes Nearly $1M at The Masters Without Playing Every Year
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. John Daly's Masters Tournament days are nearly two decades behind him. Yet the event remains extremely lucrative for the two-time major champion, perhaps more so now than ever. Daly is a fixture in Augusta, Georgia, every year during Masters week. There, he camps out at Hooters, less than a mile from the tournament site, to turn it into another iconic spot for the week. Along the way, he sells hats, golf balls, cigar boxes and other custom items. If it looks like a mom-and-pop operation, nothing could be further from the truth. Daly's team confirmed to ESPN that they sold more than $780,000 in 2024 alone, an amount they expected to surpass in 2025. By comparison, only the top 5 finishers in the most recent edition of the Masters received more money for their results in the event. John Daly takes his shot on the 2nd Tee during the first round of the James Hardie Pro-Football Hall of Fame Invitational 2025 at The Old Course at Broken Sound on April 04, 2025 in... John Daly takes his shot on the 2nd Tee during the first round of the James Hardie Pro-Football Hall of Fame Invitational 2025 at The Old Course at Broken Sound on April 04, 2025 in Boca Raton, Florida. MoreHats sell for $40, balls for $10 and cigar boxes for $250, so the quantities of each item sold are astronomical. Each piece of merchandise carries either Daly's image, brand or signature. According to ESPN, on the Monday of the 2025 Masters week, there was a huge line outside Hooters to meet Daly and buy his merchandise, despite the incessant rain that dominated the day. The golf icon's caddie, Lance Odom, was in charge of keeping the line in order. "The people come here and it's like the first time to Disney with him," Odom said. "Each person that comes up, they have a story. It's like being with Michael Jordan. You can't go to the gas station without people coming up." The fans who lined up for a minute with the legendary player were very vocal about what kept them there: "Growing up, I had two heroes: Pete Rose and John Daly," Scott Grennell of Hinesville, Georgia, said. "And I got to meet one today." "He was one of the guys who changed it, an ordinary guy like that. He won the Open. Dude's got my admiration," Toronto resident and Liverpool, England native, Ed Burns, said. "He's like the guy in your golf group. He's just a lot better," Jason Gamble said for his part. A Meet John Daly sign is seen ouside Hooters on Washington Road prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. A Meet John Daly sign is seen ouside Hooters on Washington Road prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2024 in Augusta, Daly played in 12 editions of the Masters Tournament, making eight cuts. His best finish was a tie for third in the 1993 edition, which was also his only top-10 finish. His last appearance in the event was in 2006. Daly burst onto the golf scene in 1991 when he pulled off one of the most incredible feats in recent history by entering the PGA Championship as the 9th alternate and winning the tournament. It was also his first PGA Tour victory. He would go on to win four more times on tour, including the 1995 Open Championship, his second major title. More Golf: Justin Thomas Wins RBC Heritage in Dramatic Fashion, Snaps PGA Tour Drought
