[Golf Topic] ‘Original Trouble Maker’ Daeli "Don’t Live Like Me"

[Asia Economy Reporter Noo Rae] ○…"If you do the opposite of me, you will succeed."

This is the advice of the "original troublemaker" John Daly (USA, photo). In an interview with Golfweek on the 3rd (Korean time), when asked if he could be a figure that juniors want to follow and learn from, he said, "If you do the opposite of John Daly, you will live a successful life." Daly is the player who rose to world stardom by winning two majors: the 1991 PGA Championship and the 1995 The Open. However, when he fell into a slump, he exhibited various eccentric behaviors such as throwing clubs into the lake when his game was not going well.

He has been divorced several times, struggled with alcoholism, and lost 55 million dollars (66.3 billion won) over 15 years due to gambling since 1992. In 2014, he caused controversy by showing a drive shot with a tee in the mouth of a young female model. His health has also deteriorated, suffering from bladder cancer and various other illnesses. He even revealed that his shoulder is constantly dislocated. At the age of 56, he still hits long drives over 300 yards and competes on the PGA Champions (Senior) Tour.

Ahead of the Hog Classic (total prize money 2 million dollars) opening on the night of the 4th at Newport Beach Golf Course in Newport Beach, California, USA, he recalled, "When I first came out on tour, besides Fred Couples, Davis Love III (both Americans), and me, there were no players who could hit long drives." He added, "Everyone played with mid-irons and short games." He continued, "Now, there are about 50 players who can hit over 350 yards," and added, "But chip shots and putting are still important."

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