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      • John Daly burst onto the professional golf scene in 1991 when he won the PGA Championship in his rookie season. With his exceptionally long drives, free-flowing swing, and charismatic personality, Daly became one of the most popular and recognizable figures in the sport.
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      John Daly: The Power-Hitting, Larger-Than-Life Golfer

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_Daly_(golfer)John Daly (golfer) - Wikipedia

    Daly is known primarily for his driving distance off the tee (earning him the nickname "Long John"), his non-country-club appearance and attitude, his exceptionally long backswing, the inconsistency of his play (with exceptional performances and controversial incidents), and his personal life.

  4. www.historytools.org › people › john-dalyJohn Daly: The Power-Hitting, Larger-Than-Life Golfer

    Nov 19, 2023 · John Daly burst onto the professional golf scene in 1991 when he won the PGA Championship in his rookie season. With his exceptionally long drives, free-flowing swing, and charismatic personality, Daly became one of the most popular and recognizable figures in the sport.

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    • April 28, 1966
    • $2 million

  5. www.liveabout.com › john-daly-profile-1563733Golfer John Daly Biography and Career Details - LiveAbout

    Dec 7, 2019 · Daly is "credited" by the PGA Tour with the highest score ever on a single hole: an 18 on a par-5 during the 1998 Bay Hill Invitational. Learn about one of the most popular golfers of all time with this biographical profile that includes career details, personal information, and quotes.

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  7. fanarch.com › blogs › golfJohn Daly: Golf's Infamous Beer-Drinking Legend | Fan Arch

    Jun 17, 2024 · Nicknamed "Wild Thing," he was known for his eccentric conduct, odd looks, and devil-may-care mentality. Daly's policies, such as drinking beer and smoking on the course, were at odds with the more dignified golfers of his era, making him a controversial figure in the golf world.

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  8. www.golfdigest.com › story › jim-nantz-john-dalyThirty years later, John Daly reflects on an improbable PGA ...

    May 19, 2021 · John Daly will always be remembered for being one of the great Cinderella stories in the history of golf. In addition, it’s doubtful we will ever see a two-time major champion who fits the...

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  9. www.si.com › golf › news'Long John' Daly, 30 Years Past his PGA Win, Is Still ...

    Sep 9, 2021 · John Daly, the ninth and final alternate, went “from zero to hero,” winning the PGA Championship and establishing one of golf’s most endearing Cinderella stories.

  10. www.golfmonthly.com › features › the-gameJohn Daly 1991 PGA Championship: Here Comes The Wild Thing

    Jul 13, 2023 · It was a heavy-smoking, hard-drinking, mullet-sporting 25-year-old who grew up in Arkansas called John Daly. He tied with PGA Tour journeyman Jim Gallagher Jr. and collected $33,600 for his best-ever result on the PGA Tour.