John Daly Hospitalized For Emergency Surgery In Florida
58-year-old professional golfer John Daly is known for his rough-and-tumble lifestyle and has become an icon in the industry. Daly has never adhered to the typical “country club” demeanor and is rarely seen playing without a cigarette in his mouth. He famously jokes that he does not drink water or eat vegetables.
Despite this apparent lack of concern for his health, Daly has found great success in the sports world. His long backswing and far driving distance made him noteworthy among his competitors. The California native has won competitions all over the world and is most famous for his wins at the 1991 PGA Championship and the 1995 Open Championship.
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On Tuesday, January 14th, Daly shared via Instagram that he had unexpectedly undergone surgery in Tampa, Florida. An additional post on his Instagram story revealed that it was emergency surgery on his left hand and that it “went well.” He wrote:
“Thank you to Doc McClimans for getting me mended back! Should be hitting em again soon! Thx for all the messages ❤️🩹🏌️♂️”
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John Daly is also a longtime friend of Donald Trump’s, and the pair has played golf together on multiple occasions. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, January 20th.
John Daly’s Crossover To Country Music
In addition to his golf prowess, John Daly was inspired to venture into country music. He released three studio albums in 2002, 2010, and 2022, respectively. Daly collaborated with icons in the industry, including Willie Nelson, Kid Rock, Darius Rucker, and Johnny Lee.
Listen to “Hit It Hard,” the most successful single by John Daly, below!