The 1997 Masters is best known for Tiger Woods’ landmark 12-shot victory. But that was also a year that a true tradition unlike any other started. We’re talking about John Daly setting up shop at the Hooters right down Washington Road from Augusta National’s gates. The two-time major champ and his motorhome—which even survived a Read more…
The Golden Age Premier Auction began last Thursday and runs until November 17. In it are 73 “lots” of memorabilia – some of which can be found nowhere else.
Reports emerged last Friday that the two-time major winner’s residence in Clearwater, Florida, was destroyed from the category-4 storm. On Wednesday, Daly confirmed the stories to the tour’s website, calling the hurricane “devastating, the worst I’ve ever seen”.
Just one month after competing in his first professional event, John Daly II qualified to compete for the first time in the US Amateur, which is set to take place next month at Hazeltine National outside Minneapolis.
John Daly has entered a zone few have ever made it to, which makes his recent public appearance at a Kenny Chesney concert, rolling up in a golf cart, both shockingly compelling and unbelievably ho-hum.
Although he averaged 290.2 yards off the tee – 6.4 yards longer than driving distance leader Davis Love III – in the 17 events and 51 rounds he played that year, Daly’s name is not included among the official stats leaders.