Residence: Rogers, Arkansas
DOB: 28/04/1966 |
Blimey, where do you start when writing about ‘Long John’ Daly? You could write a book about him – but no need because he’s written one himself - My Life In and Out of the Rough – a cracking read which (any kids reading this, please turn away now) mostly details how much alcohol he drinks, how many wives he’s had, and how much money he’s lost gambling (apparently over $50m in 15 years). Hates flying so has a $1m Motorhome to get from one event to another. Daly attended the University of Arkansas, where he was a member of the golf team and joined the PGA Tour in 1991 – a year in which he made history in his extraordinary ‘Zero to Hero’ victory in the USPGA. 9th on the reserve list for the tournament, he got a last minute call-up when Nick Price pulled out, drove through the night to make it to the course, didn’t have time for a practice round – and went on to win by three strokes – becoming the first Tour rookie to win a major title since 1976. In 1995, he won his second Major at St Andrews in a play-off against Costantino Rocca. One of the biggest hitters in the world, his lifetime average for distance off the tee is 309.4 yards. He also has a great short game. Does a lot of charity work. Refused to take part in the Open Champions Dinner because according to him "You don't get a guy this big into a suit.” Doesn’t frequent the gym because, strangely, they ‘won’t let me smoke’. |