Career Timeline of John Daly (golfer): Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how John Daly (golfer) made an impact.
John Daly is an American professional golfer celebrated for his prodigious driving distance and unconventional persona. He gained fame with his unexpected 1991 PGA Championship victory and further solidified his reputation by winning the 1995 Open Championship in a playoff. Despite his talent, Daly is also known for the inconsistency of his play and his turbulent personal life. His 'zero-to-hero' story and powerful swing have made him a popular figure in the world of golf.
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1976: First rookie to win a major title
John Daly was the first rookie to win a major title since Jerry Pate won the U.S. Open in 1976.
1983: Missouri State Amateur Championship Win
In 1983, John Daly achieved his first significant golf success by winning the Missouri State Amateur Championship.
1983: High School Accomplishments
In 1983, John Daly's Helias football team achieved a 10-0 record, with Daly handling punting and place-kicking duties. In golf, Daly became a Missouri state team HS champion with Helias and set several Helias school kicking records in football.
1984: Arkansas State Amateur Championship Win
In 1984, John Daly won the Arkansas State Amateur Championship, continuing his success in amateur golf.
1986: Qualified for the U.S. Open
In 1986, while still an amateur, Daly qualified for the U.S. Open, one of the four major professional golf tournaments, but missed the 36-hole cut.
1987: Turned professional and won Missouri Open
In the summer of 1987, John Daly turned professional after leaving college, and shortly afterward, he secured his first professional victory at the Missouri Open.
1989: Played minor events
From 1987 to 1989, Daly mainly participated in minor events around the U.S., and had some encouraging success during the 1989–90 season on the Southern African Tour.
1990: Earned Ben Hogan Tour Privileges
In 1990, John Daly earned full playing privileges on the Ben Hogan Tour by winning the qualifying tournament early that year. He also secured two Sunshine Tour events early in 1990.
1990: Won Ben Hogan Utah Classic
In 1990, John Daly won the Ben Hogan Utah Classic.
1991: Earned PGA Tour Privileges
In 1990, John Daly finished T-12 at the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament, earning 1991 PGA Tour privileges on his fourth attempt.
1991: PGA Championship Victory
In 1991, John Daly achieved a "zero-to-hero" victory in the PGA Championship. This was one of his two greatest on-course accomplishments.
1991: Joined PGA Tour and won PGA Championship
In 1991, John Daly joined the PGA Tour and, as the ninth alternate, won the PGA Championship, gaining significant media attention. He finished 3rd place at the 1991 Tour Championship. He was subsequently named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year for 1991.
1992: Won the B.C. Open
In 1992, John Daly won the B.C. Open by six strokes, marking his second PGA Tour title after struggling as the defending champion at the 1992 PGA Championship.
1993: Won Alfred Dunhill Cup
In 1993, John Daly won the Alfred Dunhill Cup with Fred Couples and Payne Stewart. This was his least successful year since joining the PGA Tour.
1994: Won BellSouth Classic
In 1994, after being suspended and entering alcohol rehab, John Daly returned to the Tour to win the BellSouth Classic, his third PGA Tour title and claimed to be his first sober win.
1995: Won The Open Championship
After winning the 1995 Open Championship, John Daly would continue with his golf game and drinking habits, causing him to suffer a four-year win drought on the European Tour and a nine-year win drought on the PGA Tour.
1995: Open Championship Victory
In 1995, John Daly secured a playoff victory over Costantino Rocca in the Open Championship, marking another significant achievement in his career.
1995: Best PGA Tour Season Since 1995
In 2001, John Daly had his best PGA Tour season since 1995, where his best result was finishing 4th at the Bell Canadian Open.
1996: Won AT&T Australian Skins Game
In 1996, John Daly's only win was at the AT&T Australian Skins Game, which was neither a PGA or European Tour event.
1999: Won the JCPenney Classic
In 1999, John Daly won the JCPenney Classic, which was neither a PGA or European Tour event. Daly also said he would never play in the U.S. Open again, although he would later apologize.
2001: Won BMW International Open
In 2001, John Daly won the BMW International Open by one stroke over Pádraig Harrington, with a personal best score of 27 under par for four rounds. This was the first time Daly had won a European Tour event in six years. He would also have his best PGA Tour season since 1995, where his best result was finishing 4th at the Bell Canadian Open.
2004: Last PGA Tour victory
In 2004, Daly achieved his last PGA Tour victory in San Diego, earning him a two-year playing exemption.
2004: Appearance in Tiger Woods PGA Tour
In 2004, John Daly appeared in the Tiger Woods PGA Tour video game series.
2009: Final Appearance in Tiger Woods PGA Tour
In 2009, John Daly made his final appearance in the Tiger Woods PGA Tour video game series.
2016: Competed on the PGA Tour Champions circuit
Since 2016, Daly has been competing on the PGA Tour Champions circuit.
2017: Insperity Invitational win
In 2017, Daly won the Insperity Invitational on the PGA Tour Champions circuit.
2022: Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization
In 2022, John Daly advocated for the legalization of cannabis in Arkansas, endorsing a ballot measure that he said would create "millions in new funding for our police, ... thousands of good jobs, [and] revenue for our state".
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