About the Lion

Personal

Daly was born in Carmichael, California. His family moved from California to Dardanelle, Arkansas and his golfing career started. He started playing at the age of 4 and by the time he was in high school he was a letterman in football, golf and played baseball. Daly eventually gave up baseball and football to further his career in golf. Daly attended the University of Arkansas, where he was a member of the golf team. Daly then turned professional in 1987, and won the Ben Hogan Utah Classic in 1990. He enjoys writing lyrics and playing guitar…Recorded a largely autobiographical album entitled “My Life,” featuring guest performances by Darius Rucker, Willie Nelson, Johnny Lee and Daron Norwood…Instead of flying to tournament sites, purchased large RV and drives to many events…Involved in many charitable causes, most notably Make-a-Wish Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America…Donated $25,000 to Nationwide Tour’s State Farm Open in 2002, increasing the purse from $425,000 to $450,000. He also continues to be an active supporter with various sports programs at the University of Arkansas.

exempt status  : 2004 tournament winner (through 2006)

John’s fast facts:

full name         : John Patrick Daly
nickname        : The Lion & JD
height             : 5′ 11″
weight            : 197 lbs.
birthdate         : April 28, 1966
birthplace        : Carmichael, CA
residence       : Clearwater, FL
family             : SINGLE w/3 Children:  Shynah Hale (6/10/92), Sierra Lynn (6/1/95), Little John Patrick (7/23/03)
college            : University of Arkansas
turned pro       : 1987

What’s in the Bag:

Extra Goods in the Bag:Marlboro Mediums,All Sport Zero, Sharpies, Zippos, Flints, Tees, Carmex, Sunblock, Chapstick, CellPhone, Watch, Wallet
Driver : Needs Sponsor
Fairway Woods : Needs Sponsor
Irons : Needs Sponsor
Wedges : Needs Sponsor
Putter : Needs Sponsor
Ball : Needs Sponsor
Shoes : Hell who needs em’ but need a sponsor
Clothing : Loudmouth Slacks, Speedwear Shirts, Blue Collar Golf Hats (BCG GOLF), Gustbuster Umbrella (Lion Logo)
Grips : GripMaster
Glove : JD Personal Lion Logo Large/Champion Gloves

John’s  Sponsors:

All Sport Zero/Big Red
Blue Collar Golf
Maui Jim’s Eyewear
GripMaster
Speedwear.com
Life-Balance Bracelets
Set Scramble
Luber Brothers/Jacobsen Mowers
Champion Gloves/JD Personal Lion Logo
John Daly Enterprises
LoudMouth Golf