John Daly became one of golf’s most iconic players during the 1990s and early 2000s. Known for his amazing long drive and his questionable lifestyle, Daly showed the promise to become one of the best players on the PGA Tour. Express Sport picks out three key memories from his career.
“Followed him for 18 holes, hawking his every move, taking meticulous notes every time he reached for his golf bag, took a bite, a sip or a puff.
first few holes were just kind of eye-opening. By the back nine, I realised I was basically watching someone pitch a perfect game.
“The final tally of literally everything he put into his body over a full 18 holes: 21 cigarettes, 12 Diet Cokes, 6 packs of Peanut M&M’s, and 0.0 ounces of water.”
Erotic clothes
In 2014, Daly took to the course wearing overtly bright pants. It was not uncommon for Americans to wear eccentric clothing, but fans looked a little closer and noticed an amusing detail.
The trousers featured minimalist imagery of naked women. Loudmouth, the company that created the trousers, had the ‘galaxy girls’ trousers listed at £86 (€100) at the time.
