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SAN FRANCISCO – Razorback senior John Daly II birdied the final hole, but it was not enough as Mason Howell birdied as well to win 1 UP in the quarterfinal of the 2025 USGA U.S.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / August 14

John Daly II Wins Twice, Advances to Quarterfinals U.S. Amateur

SAN FRANCISCO – Razorback senior John Daly II won a pair of matches – 2&1 versus Nate Smith in the round of 32 and 3&2 versus Daniel Bennett in the round of 16 – to advance to the quarterfinals at the 2025 USGA U.S.

Golf News / HITC / August 7

The distance Kyle Berkshire hit in his bid to beat John Daly’s 806-yard drive record

If there is anyone likely to break John Daly’s world record drive on a runway, Kyle Berkshire is probably the best bet. Berkshire has won the World Long Drive Championship four times, in 2019, 2020, 2021, and again in 2023.

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John Daly makes insane one-handed chip in while holding beer in other hand

There truly is only one John Daly in the golf world. Fans across the sport love him not just for his ability but for a party-like personality that maybe more out there can relate to.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / July 19

Razorbacks' Daly captures Southern Amateur at Blessings Golf Club

John Daly II, a rising senior for the Arkansas Razorbacks, captured the 119th Southern Amateur title with a final-round 68 at The Blessings Golf Club, sealing a 72-hole total of 278, 10-under par for the championship.

Congratulations Pouring In For Golf Legend John Daly

For decades John Daly has been one of the most fascinating people in all of golf - whether he's competing or not. But as it turns out, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / July 18

Revisiting John Daly's unfathomable yet remarkable win at The Open Championship, 30 years later

Daly's improbable victory at The Old Course has been etched in golf lore

Golf News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / July 16

Happy Open anniversary, John Daly: Former king of the golf world

Thirty years ago, the Open Championship was supposed to be about the once and future kings of golf. Arnold Palmer, long known as "The King," was playing in his final British Open in 1995.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / July 10

Razorbacks Set for Southern Amateur at The Blessings

FAYETTEVILLE – Seven Razorbacks – six current and one graduate – will play in the 119th Southern Amateur, held July 16-19 at The Blessings Golf Club. The current Hogs include junior Thomas Curry, senior John Daly II, sophomore Erich Fortlage, sophomore Gerardo Gomez, incoming freshman Will Gordon and junior transfer Camden Smith.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / May 11

Razorbacks In 4th, But RD1 Suspended at NCAA Amherst Regional

AMHERST, Va. – Six of the 13 teams completed round one at the NCAA Amherst Regional, but Arkansas was not one of them. However, four Razorbacks finished before play was suspended due to darkness, John Daly II got in 16 holes and Arkansas sits in fourth at -1.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / May 9

John Daly Shares Troubling Health Update After Skipping PGA Championship

There hasn’t been a professional golfer quite like John Daly on the PGA Tour. Now 59, Daly has made it clear he’s determined to continue his career on the senior PGA Tour Champions circuit this year—despite revealing some troubling personal news ahead of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, the second major of the season.

Golf News / Field Level Media / May 7

John Daly skipping PGA Championship for Champions major

John Daly is skipping the PGA Championship at the Quail Hill Club in Charlotte, N.C., instead choosing to play in the PGA Tour Champions' first major of the season.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / April 21

Razorbacks Gear up for SEC Championships

FAYETTEVILLE – The Arkansas men’s golf team will compete in the 2025 SEC Championships this week, with stroke play being held April 23-25 and the top eight advancing to match play April 26-27.

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Razorbacks Place 6th at Lewis Chitengwa Memorial

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Mark Stockdale shot a 1-under-par 70 on Tuesday to help Arkansas move up and finish sixth with a 12-over total of 864 at the Lewis Chitengwa Memorial, played at the par-71 University of Virginia’s Birdwood Golf Course.

Golf News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 11

Former Razorback golfer Daly still making news this week at Masters

Former Arkansas native John Daly is still making headlines at the Masters. He's also continuing to make a lot of money. Every year around one of golf's most prestigious events that's also steeped in traditions maybe only exceeded by the British Open, one of the Razorbacks' legends is staying involved, according to a story on ESPN.

Golf News / ESPN / April 11

'An ordinary guy': What's John Daly doing at the Hooters in Augusta?

Golf's everyman hero hasn't played the Masters since 2006, but every year he shows up in town to hang and sell merch.

Golf News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 2

Daly II Picks Up SEC Honor After First Win as Razorback

It took a finish similar to some his dad has had, but Arkansas' John Daly II had a big finish to win the Columbia Spring Invitational this week. It was his first collegiate win.

Golf News / Field Level Media / March 21

John Daly on recovery from surgery: 'It's been a little brutal'

Legendary golf personality John Daly shared an update on his health over social media, approximately two months removed from undergoing emergency surgery for a hand injury.

Golf News / The Spun / February 25

John Daly issues warning to golfers who work out too much

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Golf News / The Spun / January 14

John Daly Had To Undergo Emergency Surgery On Tuesday

Golf fans are keeping John Daly in their thoughts this Tuesday. A few hours ago, the 58-year-old revealed that he needed emergency surgery. Daly, a two-time major champion, posted a picture from his hospital bed on Instagram.

Golf News / The Morning Read / November 18

John Daly's Claret Jug sold at auction

The most recent sale of a replica jug came on Sunday.

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The perfect actor is set to play John Daly in TV series

Iconic golfer John Daly is set to be immortalized on the small screen soon. The actor slated to play Daly appears to be a hand-in-glove fit.

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Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / April 24, 2024

Tennessee Vols 5-star QB commit George MacIntyre posts photo with PGA legend

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Golf News / 5 GOATs / February 18, 2024

John Daly explains reason for Champions Chubb Classic withdrawal

It’s pretty remarkable that John Daly is still playing golf, considering all of the medical ailments he’s had to deal with over the years. He was playing in the Chubb Classic on the Champions Tour this weekend, when he unfortunately had to withdraw in the second round.

Golf News / Yardbarker / April 17, 2023

John Daly and David Duval are huge long shots at PGA Zurich

The PGA Tour adds another dose of team play to its agenda with the 2023 Zurich Classic of New Orleans this weekend and there's an intriguing pair that will draw some attention from fans, if not from sportsbooks.

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