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Daly Arrested in NC

Sandy Mitchell — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:57:27 +0000

John Daly was in the news yet again this week…and not for a good reason. The 42-year-old former British Open winner was arrested in Winston-Salem, North Carolina after being found drunk and unconscious at a Hooter’s Restaurant there. Daly was detained for 24 hours until he sobered up.

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Daly Considering European Tour

Sandy Mitchell — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:10:35 +0000

John Daly, the two-time major champion whose been in the news lately more for his antics than for his golf, told the Associated Press this week that he’s considering joining the European Tour for the 2009 season. Daly, who has blamed his less than stellar performance of late to a rib injury, made just five cuts in 16 events this year, earning $56,017. His world ranking plummeted #737.

The 42-year-old Daly says that he is hoping to make a few PGA Tour events also, if tour organizations and sponsors are willing to give him exemptions. He also indicated that he is on a new plan to watch his weight and his hard-partying ways.

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Pairings to Watch at the PGA Championship

Sandy Mitchell — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:01:16 +0000

The pairings for the first two days of play at the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club have been announced and their are several that merit watching. For sheer diversity and entertainment value, my money is on Vijay Singh (last week’s winner at the Bridgestone Invitational) with John Daly and David Toms. Depending on which John Daly shows up, this could be great golf or a disaster.

Other interesting pairings are:

Padraig Harrington, Trevor Immelman, and Angel Cabrera

Adam Scott, Ernie Els, and Fred Couples

Sergio Garcia, Anthony Kim, and Camilo Villegas

The complete list can be found on the PGA Championship Web site.

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Johnny, We Hardly Know You

Sandy Mitchell — Thu, 01 May 2008 11:46:09 +0000

John Daly just can’t seem to stay out of the news these days…and for all of the wrong reasons. The 42-year-old golfer has been struggling this year with health problems, rumors of a drinking problem, and members of his team abandonning ship. The latest bad press involves his doing an interview with a TV station in Branson, Missouri, where he is consulting on a golf course construction site. He appears on camera sans shirt and shoes–not a good look, John. You can’t help but compare that video to the picture of the wide-eyed rookie who won the PGA Championship in 1991.

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Daly Withdraws from Shell Houston Open

Sandy Mitchell — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:08:58 +0000

John Daly, who it may be charitably said is having a challenging season, withdrew yesterday from the Shell Houston Open after scoring a double bogey on the par-3 16th hole (his 7th hole in the round), citing a back injury. Daly, who was playing on a sponsor’s exemption, was very likely going to miss the cut.

This was the 9th start for Daly this season. The fan favorite backed out of the Bob Hope Classic with a rib injury, missed four cuts, and with asked to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational after he missed his Pro-Am tee time. His coach even quit on him.

I’ve always enjoyed watching Daly. It’s sad to see him struggling on and off of the course. Here’s hoping for better things for Big John.

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John Daly: Quit Whining and Play

Sandy Mitchell — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:55:16 +0000

Somehow it seems that everytime I try to watch golf, there’s John Daly on the tube explaining how he was wronged by the golf powers that be. Two weeks ago, he was upset about the PGA’s new cut rule that left him in the money, but off of television for the fourth and fifth rounds of the Sony Open. (Me thinks that Mr. Daly fails to open his mail from the PGA.)

Last week, he was giving a performance on the course worthy of any NBA all-star that’s trying to draw a foul. Reportedly in pain, Daly was treated at length by his therapist while he lay on the course. Eventually, he withdraw from the tournament. Several news sources, including the LA Times, reported his being well enough to enjoy reveling at the post-tournament parties.

This week, the Daly controversy stems from his not getting a sponsor’s exemption for the upcoming FBR Open in Arizona next week. It seems the last spot went to 20-year-old Jason Day.

Is it just me, or are these enough John Daly stories to last the season?

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