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John Patrick Daly (born April 28, 1966) is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour.
Daly is known primarily for his "zero to hero" victory in the 1991 PGA Championship, his driving distance off the tee (earning him the nickname "Long John"), his non-country club appearance and attitude, and his rough-and-tumble personal life.
Biography
Daly was born in Carmichael, California. His family moved from California to Dardanelle, Arkansas when he was five, and he began playing golf the following year. The family subsequently moved to Fredericksburg, Virginia, then to Jefferson City, Missouri, then back to Dardanelle where John graduated from high school.
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Daly attended the University of Arkansas, where he was a member of the golf team. He turned professional in 1987, and won the Ben Hogan Utah Classic in 1990.
He joined the PGA Tour in 1991 and won the PGA Championship that year. This victory gained Daly a significant amount of media attention due to the fact that Daly was the ninth and final alternate for the Championship. He entered the competition when Nick Price dropped out and no other alternate could make it. He parlayed this opportunity into a first round score of 69, without a practice round. He finished the tournament with scores of 67-69-71, giving him a three-stroke victory over Bruce Lietzke. Daly was subsequently named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. He was also the first rookie to win a major title since Jerry Pate did that in 1976.
In 1992 he won the B.C. Open and the 1994 BellSouth Classic. In 1995, he unexpectedly won the British Open in a playoff with Italian Costantino Rocca at St. Andrews. Daly is the only eligible two-time major winner never selected to play in the Ryder Cup.
Daly's golf swing is easily recognized, as he sends the club way "past parallel" to the ground on his backswing, thereby generating tremendous power. Daly is a consistent challenger for the Driving Distance crown and has won that title a record-setting 11 times as of 2004, 8 of which were consecutive. His lifetime average for distance off the tee is 309.4 yards, and his single-season personal best is an average of 314.3 yards, which he attained in 2003. Single drives in excess of 350 yards are not uncommon, and Daly can reach very long par 5 holes in two strokes where no one else can. He is also known for having soft hands and a deft touch in his short game around the greens.
Daly is sponsored by Maxfli Golf (Taylor Made-Adidas Golf), Dunlop Golf (Focus Golf Systems), Hooters restaurants, Winn Grips, and 84 Lumber.
| Personal Information |
| Birth |
April 28, 1966 (1966-04-28) (age 41)
Carmichael, CA |
| Height |
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight |
283 lb (128 kg) |
| Nationality |
United States |
| Residence |
Cordova, TN |
| College |
University of Arkansas |
| Career |
| Turned Pro |
1987 |
| Current tour |
PGA Tour (joined 1987) |
| Professional wins |
16 (PGA Tour: 5, Other: 11) |
Best Results in Major Championships
Wins: 2 |
| Masters |
T3: 1993 |
| U.S. Open |
T27: 1997 |
| British Open |
Won 1995 |
| PGA Championship |
Won 1991 |
| Awards |
| Rookie of the Year |
1991 |
| Sportsbook Expert Columns |
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