John Daly, the broken golfer who returned to the circuit and surprised everyone with his striking appearance

When it comes to life, there is nothing like John Daly. The American currently enjoys one of the two things that give him the most enjoyment in life: playing Golf. The other one, of course, drinks. He has a special talent for this sport, but the most remarkable on the playing field is his way of being. Luxurious, rude. A charming and unusual character.

The 56-year-old, one of the stars in the first round of PGA Championship 2022, was seen this Thursday with a look that caught the attention of locals and strangers. When he attended the golf course wearing some clothes colorful and driving a buggy. Green sweater, pants with skullsmany beard and sunglasses. Always eccentric.

Everyone’s eyes were on him as well as the cameras. Daly, who left his mark in golf history with his two Major wins, has a rebellious personality, but also has a special talent. He covered 18 holes in the top of the car while smoking regularly for five hours of play. And it’s not bad at all.

The winner of 1991 Championship and of 1995 British Open The day was a success in the Oklahoma sun at Southern Hills Country Club and ended the first day of the PGA Championship in Tulsa. Then, instead of taking a break or making adjustments to his game, the Californian took a different break than his opponents.

True to his style. She went to eat at a famous chain of chicken wings in Oklahoma at night where she was photographed with the waitresses of the place. The image was posted on her Instagram account and she commented, “Happy to stop by and see my Tulsa Hooters family and grab some wings on the go!”

But it didn’t end there. After that, he was seen in a casino enjoying the slot machines. Sure, that’s another one of his vices. John Daly is a declared compulsive gambler. American life is full of ups and downs.

premature success

long johnas he was known on the circuit, made a big break from a young age and was crowned PGA Championship champion at the age of 25. But that unexpected celebration — which he repeated after four seasons, when he was crowned at the British Open – propelled him to fame overnight and he not knowing how to deal with the situation.

“They didn’t teach me how to be successful. I didn’t know how to manage it,” said a few years ago, who in 1997 also became the first player to throw a ball 300 yards (270 meters) from the tee, a success unmatched until 2003.

Ang winewho had been with him since he was very young —when in his years as a college golfer they asked him to lose weight, for two and a half months he was just eating popcorn, started smoking and drinking whiskey until he lost 30 kilos-, became a serious problem. And the situation worsened when he discovered his passion taya.

Addictions: a constant

His chaotic private life affected his game and he was disqualified from several tournaments due to bad behavior. But he knew how to say enough in time. He reinvented himself, quit alcohol, had gastric bypass surgery to control his weight, and returned to racing in 2004.

His career was plagued by bad behavior. He was ejected for hurting a fan and insulting a Marshall. He also left the field several times before finishing, signing autographs while drunk and once even pocketed a game ball.

In September 2020, the Californian was diagnosed with bladder cancer and made headlines by promoting surgery related to her treatment to have enough time to recover and be able to play in a tournament in December with her son. One not in the series.

Why are you using a cart? The Californian suffers from osteoarthritis in his right knee and the organization provides car use to players entering the tournament under current regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Because of this, he uses the buggy that caught everyone’s attention in the first round of the circuit. Undoubtedly, Daly is a unique and irreplaceable character.