John Daly
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2 Major Championships • Two-Time Major Champion
Major Championship Wins
About John Daly
John Daly is a two-time major champion, cementing his place among golf's winners. His first major came at the 1991 PGA at age 25.
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Career Highlights
- 1991 PGA Championship — Legendary win as 9th alternate at Crooked Stick, never having seen the course before tournament week
- 1995 Open Championship — Won at St. Andrews in playoff over Costantino Rocca, completing major wins at two iconic venues
- "Grip It and Rip It" — Revolutionized power golf in the early 1990s, leading tour in driving distance at 288.9 yards (would be 101st in 2015)
- Zero to Hero — Went from unknown alternate to major champion and cult hero in one week
- Five PGA Tour Wins — Despite personal struggles, maintained loyal fan following through decades
- Champions Tour — Continued playing and winning on senior circuit with same aggressive style
Did You Know?
- The Miracle Alternate: John was the 9th alternate for the 1991 PGA Championship. He drove overnight from Memphis to Indiana after Nick Price withdrew for his child's birth, borrowed Price's caddie, and won the major on a course he'd never practiced
- "Long John": His prodigious driving distance, flamboyant clothing, and larger-than-life personality made him one of golf's most recognizable and beloved figures
- Almost an NFL Kicker: In 1991, the Indianapolis Colts were reportedly moments away from signing PGA Championship winner John Daly as their placekicker