John Daly

John Daly’s Early Life and Background

John Daly, better known as "Long John", is a professional golfer of America who plays on the PGA Tour. He was born in Carmichael, California, on April 28, 1966, to Jim Daly and Lou Daly. John became interested in sports when he was just 4 years old. He was a junior member at the Jefferson City Country Club during his days at Helias High School and developed his skills while playing various school golf tournaments. He attended the University of Arkansas on a golf scholarship and he was also a member of the golf team there. After becoming a pro in 1987, John achieved 19 professional tournaments and won two major championships also in his golf career. Besides golf, he has also been interested in politics, football, baseball, painting, cooking, etc.

John Daly’s Amateur Golf Career

Having an impressive amateur career in golf, John Daly has won various notable accomplishments throughout his life. At the age of 13, he won the Spring Club Championship in 1979 at Lake of the Woods Club, Virginia. During his school time, he successfully won the Missouri State Amateur Championship (1983) and Missouri State HS Championship (1983). Besides this, he also secured his victory at the Arkansas State Amateur Championship in 1984.

John Daly’s Professional Career

After dropping out of college without completing his degree, John continued with golf and turned into a professional golfer in 1987. In the same year, he played on the Sunshine Tour and Ben Hogan Tour in 1990, where he won the Ben Hogan Utah Classic. After joining the PGA Tour in 1991, John gained significant media attention by winning the PGA Championship in August. In his professional career, John Daly has won 5 PGA Tour, 3 European Tour, 1 Asian Tour, 2 Sunshine Tour, 1 Korn Ferry and 1 PGA Tour Championship. Apart from this, he had many controversial matters, including his addiction to alcohol and gambling.

John Daly’s Playing Style

American golfer John Daly is recognized for his amazing playing style with driving distance off the tee, which caused him to earn the nickname "Long John". John is one of the best drivers on the tour and he has a very unique self- taught smooth swing style, which is mainly built for enormous power and long distance. Through self-practicing over the years, he has improved his techniques. Besides this, his non-traditional appearance, good control of the swing, unique putting style, and ability to be focused in critical conditions contributed to his success in the way of his golf career.

John Daly’s Golf Journey

John Daly belongs to a middle-class family. At the age of 4, he started playing golf at the Bay Ridge Boat and Golf Club. Later, he won the Spring Club Championship in 1979 by defeating all the male players at the Lake of the Woods Club when he was just 13. John became professional in 1987 and started playing in several events around the U.S. He won the Ben Hogan Utah Classic in 1990. After joining the PGA Tour in 1991, John gained media attention by winning the PGA Championship in August. He competed in the 1993 Masters Tournament and tied 3rd with his best finish, but from late 1993 to early 1994, he was suspended from the PGA Tour. After returning to the tour, John won the BellSouth Classic, his 3rd PGA Tour title. He won his second major championship (The Open Championship) in 1995. John Daly is the only person in Europe who has won two major championships but was never selected for the Ryder Cup. The struggle of his life began in 1996 due to his drinking and gambling habits, which marked his golf journey with some controversial incidents. After that, he won a few golf tournaments, like the BMW International Open (2001), Buick Inventional (2004), Beko Classic (2014) and so on.

John Daly’s Achievements

Throughout his successful journey as a golfer, John Daly has gained several valuable accomplishments in various golf tournaments, which include:

1. 19 professional wins, including 5 PGA Tours, 3 European Tours, 1 Asian Tour, 2 Sunshine Tours, 1 Korn Ferry Tour and 1 PGA Tour.

2. The only player who has won two major championships but never selected for the Ryder Cup.

3. Securing victory at the PGA Championship 1991.

4. Winning the 1995 Open Championship.

John Daly’s Major Championships

John Daly’s Awards and Honors

John Daly’s Golf Records

As a professional golfer, John has set several outstanding finishes and records. Here are some of his impressive records, which indicate his unwavering determination for the sport:

1. The record of duel victory in the major championships, including the Masters Tournament 1991 and The Open Championship 1995.

2. Rookie of the Year in 1991.

3. The player who has won two major championships but was never selected for the Ryder Cup.

4. Being the first PGA Tour player to average above 300 yards per drive.

John Daly’s International Wins

In his golf career, John has competed in multiple international golf tournaments and achieved notable feats. He played in European Tour events and won the BMW International Open in 2001, highlighting his ability to perform internationally.

John Daly’s Net Worth

As of July 2023, John Daly's estimated net worth is $2 million, which includes his career earnings and business ventures. But it is affected by his multiple divorces and addiction to alcohol and gambling.

John Daly’s Ventures

Apart from a successful career in golf, John is also a businessman. He owns a wine company, "John Daly Wines", and a golf course designing company. John's endorsement and sponsored deals with companies like Loudmouth Golf Apparel and Rock Bottom Golf have positively impacted his net worth.

John Daly’s Assets

Daly has owned various properties, which includes:

1. The 4477 sq.ft. home in Memphis, Tennessee, with 4 bathrooms and 6 master bedrooms, which he purchased for 650,000 USD in 2005.

2. Idaho house, featuring a style of Georgian revival, is the former house of Daly & holds business inside it today.

Besides houses, John Daly has some cars in his collection, like the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, his first car and a RV featuring a unique design and decorations.

John Daly’s Family

John Daly's family consists of his father, Jim Daly; mother, Lou Daly; elder sister, Leslie Daly; elder brother, Jeff Daly, and his son, John Patrick Daly II. He also has two daughters from his previous wives. In recent times, John got engaged to Anna Cladakis and is planning to get married to her soon.

John Daly’s Wives

John Daly is also recognized for his multiple marriages and divorces. He has been married a total of four times.

1. His first wife was Dale Crafton, with whom he married in 1987 and divorced in the year 1990.

2. He got married in 1990 to Bettye Fulford and they had a child together.

3. Then in 1995, John married Paulette Dean and had a daughter together, but they finally separated.

4. In the year 2001, John Daly got married to Sherrie Miller and had a son together. But this relationship didn't last so long and they divorced in 2007.

5. Recently Daly has been engaged to Anna Cladakis and is planning to marry her in the future.

John Daly’s Children

John Daly has three children (one boy and two girls) from his previous marriages.

1. Shynah Hale Daly is the daughter of John Daly and Bettye Fulford (John's 2nd wife), born on June 10, 1992. She is his eldest child.

2. Sierra Lynn Daly is the daughter of John Daly and Paulette Dean (John's 3rd wife), John's 2nd child.

3. John Patrick Daly II, the youngest one, is the only son of John Daly, born on July 23, 2003. His mother is Sherrie Miller, John's fourth wife.