Quick Info
| Profession | Professional golfer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/04/1966 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Carmichael, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about John Daly
Daly signed a multi-year deal with Topgolf that replaces his long-running Masters week setup outside the former Augusta Hooters, which was torn down in 2025. Under the agreement he will appear at the Augusta Topgolf location during Masters week in 2027 and 2028. The partnership also includes nationwide appearances, merchandise, and John Daly-branded cocktails at Topgolf venues.
Daly was named the 2026 recipient of the Ambassador of Golf Award presented by the Northern Ohio Golf Charities & Foundation. The honour was presented at the Kaulig Companies Championship in Akron, Ohio. It recognised his impact on the sport and his charitable work with children, military families and people facing serious health challenges.
Daly shot a bogey-free 63 in the second round of the Dick's Open, his lowest score on the PGA Tour Champions. The round drew wide attention from golf media and fans. It came during a season in which he competed on the senior circuit.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | John Patrick Daly is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour and the PGA Tour Champions. He is known for his long driving, which earned him the nickname Long John, and for his motto grip it and rip it. He won the 1991 PGA Championship after entering as an alternate and won the 1995 Open Championship in a playoff. |
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| Full Name | John Patrick Daly |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
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| Weight | 250 lb (110 kg) |
| Swing | Right-handed |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Attended high school in Jefferson City, Missouri |
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| University | University of Arkansas (golf) |
Personal Life
| Residence | Dardanelle, Arkansas, United States |
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| Health | Diagnosed with bladder cancer in September 2020 |
| Autobiography | My Life In and Out of the Rough (2006) |
Relationships & More
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Family
| Children | 3 |
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| Son | John Patrick Daly II, a professional golfer born 23/07/2003 in Clearwater, Florida |
| Son's Professional Debut | Turned professional in 2026 after a collegiate career at the University of Arkansas |
Career
| Turned Professional | 1987 | ||||||||
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| Professional Wins | 19 | ||||||||
| PGA Tour Wins | 5 | ||||||||
| European Tour Wins | 3 | ||||||||
| Highest World Ranking | 23 (09/10/2005) | ||||||||
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Style Quotient
| Known For | Outlandish golf pants, notably through an endorsement deal with Loudmouth Golf |
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| Attitude | Free-wheeling, non-country-club persona |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He started playing golf at age four with a set of cut-down clubs given by his father. | |
| 2. A cocktail, the John Daly, is named after him. | |
| 3. He was suspended by the PGA Tour in 1994 for walking off the course during a tournament. | |
| 4. He is the only eligible two-time major winner never selected for the Ryder Cup. | |
| 5. He pledged $30,000 to a scholarship fund for the daughters of a fan who died after being struck by lightning at the 1991 PGA Championship. |
