John Daly (golfer)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of John Daly (golfer).
John Daly is a professional golfer renowned for his prodigious driving distance and unconventional persona. He gained prominence with a surprise victory at the 1991 PGA Championship and later secured the 1995 Open Championship. Despite his talent, Daly's career has been marked by inconsistency and personal struggles, contributing to his unique and often controversial image in the world of golf. He currently competes on the PGA Tour Champions.
5 hours ago : John Daly withdraws from PGA Championship and Regions Tradition, citing health issues.
John Daly sadly admitted his absence from the PGA Championship and withdrew from the Regions Tradition due to health concerns. The golfer, also a Masters champion, made the difficult decision.
1927: Beginning of Ryder Cup
Since the Ryder Cup event began in 1927, John Daly is the only man from either Europe or the United States to win two major golf championships but not be selected for the Ryder Cup.
1976: Jerry Pate win U.S. Open
In 1991, John Daly became 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 Football and Golf Achievements
In 1983, John Daly's Helias High School football team achieved a 10–0 record, with John handling punting and place-kicking duties. Additionally, he was a 1983 Missouri state team HS champion in golf.
1984: Arkansas State Amateur Championship Win
In 1984, John Daly won the Arkansas State Amateur Championship, adding to his amateur golf achievements.
1991: PGA Championship victory and 10-year exemption
In 1991, Daly won the PGA Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club, which carried a 10-year PGA Tour exemption.
1991: PGA Championship Victory
In 1991, John Daly achieved a "zero-to-hero" victory in the PGA Championship, marking one of his greatest on-course accomplishments.
1991: PGA Tour Join and PGA Championship Victory
In 1991, John Daly joined the PGA Tour and won the PGA Championship as the ninth alternate, gaining significant media attention.
1991: Led the PGA Tour in Driving Distance
In 1991, John Daly led the PGA Tour in driving distance.
1992: Win the B.C. Open
In 1992, John Daly win the B.C. Open by six strokes late in the season for his second PGA Tour title.
1993: Cult-like Fan Base
In 1993, John Daly's victory and powerful swing led to a cult-like fan base. Additionally, he became the first player to reach the green of the 630-yard hole 17 at Baltusrol Golf Club's Lower Course in two strokes.
1994: Davis Love III Led the PGA Tour in Driving Distance
In 1994, Davis Love III led the PGA Tour in driving distance, taking John Daly's spot.
1994: Turbulent Year and Suspension
In 1994, John Daly was suspended by the PGA Tour due to behavioral issues. He then entered alcohol rehab and won the BellSouth Classic, claiming it as his first sober win.
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.
1997: First PGA Tour Player to Average Over 300 Yards Per Drive
In 1997, John Daly became the first PGA Tour player to average more than 300 yards per drive over a full season, according to official performance statistics kept since 1980.
1999: Averaging over 300 Yards Per Drive for a Full Season
In 1999, John Daly averaged more than 300 yards per drive over a full season. According to official performance statistics kept since 1980.
1999: JCPenney Classic Win
In 1999, John Daly won the JCPenney Classic. At the 1999 U.S. Open, Daly finished 68th place.
2001: BMW International Open Win
In 2001, John Daly won the BMW International Open by one stroke over Pádraig Harrington. He also had his best PGA Tour season since 1995.
2002: Led the PGA Tour in Driving Distance
In 2002, John Daly led the PGA Tour in driving distance.
2002: Inducted into Arkansas Golf Hall of Fame
In 2002, John Daly was inducted into the Arkansas Golf Hall of Fame. He also achieved two top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour, with 4th-place finishes at the Buick Invitational and the Phoenix Open. Daly made the cut at the 2002 Masters, finishing T-32, and won the Champions Challenge, a non-PGA or European Tour event. He was also a member of the winning PGA Tour team in the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge.
2003: Being the Only Player to Average Over 300 Yards Per Drive
Until 2003, John Daly was the only player to average more than 300 yards per drive over a full season, according to official performance statistics kept since 1980.
2004: Buick Invitational Win and Comeback Player of the Year
In 2004, Daly won the Buick Invitational in a playoff against Luke Donald and Chris Riley, marking his first victory in 189 PGA Tour events and his first win on American soil since 1994. He was also selected as PGA Tour Comeback Player of the Year for 2004 and ranked 4th on the PGA Tour.
2004: Buick Invitational Win and Two-Year Exemption
In 2004, Daly won the Buick Invitational, earning a two-year exemption which expired at the end of 2006.
2004: Last PGA Tour Victory
In 2004, John Daly secured his last PGA Tour victory in San Diego, which earned him a two-year playing exemption.
2008: Averaging over 300 Yards Per Drive for a Full Season
In 2008, John Daly averaged more than 300 yards per drive over a full season. According to official performance statistics kept since 1980.
July 15, 2010: Confirmed Sobriety
On July 15, 2010, Daly confirmed at The Open Championship that he had stopped drinking alcohol, resulting in a resurgence of his game and a positive change in his personal life.
December 6, 2014: Daly Won Beko Classic
On December 6, 2014, Daly won the Beko Classic, an event sanctioned by the PGAs of Europe, finishing at −15.
May 7, 2017: Won Insperity Invitational on PGA Tour Champions
On May 7, 2017, Daly won the Insperity Invitational on the PGA Tour Champions after shooting 14-under par for the tournament.
2017: Insperity Invitational Win
In 2017, John Daly won the Insperity Invitational on the PGA Tour Champions circuit.
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