About John
John Daly turned professional in 1987 and joined the PGA TOUR in 1991. His first major victory came that same year when he won the PGA Championship, famously as the ninth and final alternate. He won the British Open in 1995 in a playoff at St. Andrews. Known by the nickname "Long John" for his driving ability, Daly earned PGA TOUR Comeback Player of the Year in 2004 after winning the Buick Invitational. He is noted for his involvement with charitable organisations and various business ventures.
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- PGA Championship victory in 1991 as ninth alternate
- British Open victory in 1995
- Driving distance off the tee
- PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year in 1991
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