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

John Daly News / WholeHogSports / July 17

Garrett Endicott embraces heat, John Daly II in contention after 2 rounds of Southern Amateur at The Blessings

Multiple current and former Razorback golfers are in the field at the Southern Amateur.

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.

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The 'Open Championship winners' quiz

The oldest of the four major golf championships, The Open Championship has seen 147 champions since its establishment in 1860. Can you name every golfer to have their name engraved on the Claret Jug in the event's history? (And sorry, Jean van de Velde doesn't count.)Note: The Open Championship wasn't held in 1871, from 1915-1919, from 1940-1945 and in 2020.Last names are acceptable as answers.

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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.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / April 15

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 / 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.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / March 31

Daly Gets 1st Collegiate Win, Razorbacks 2nd at Columbia Spring Invitational

SPRINGFIELD, Pa. – John Daly II had four birdies with an eagle over his final five holes and was crowned champion of the one-day, 36-hole Columbia Spring Invitational, played at the par-70 Rolling Green Golf Club.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / March 25

Razorbacks in 11th after 36 Holes at Valspar Collegiate

PALM CITY, Fla. – The Arkansas men’s golf team played rounds one and two of the Valspar Collegiate Invitational, played in Palm City, Fla., at the par-71 Floridian National Golf Club, on Monday and stands in 11th place in the 17-team field.

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.

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Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 18

'Happy Gilmore 2' trailer brings up back to a happy place (and reveals some plot)

Uh oh. Somebody brought Happy back to play more golf. It was Adam Sandler. The Sandman is dusting off his Boston Bruins jersey for Happy Gilmore 2 at Netflix.

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Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / March 11

Razorbacks Wrap Up Play at Seminole Intercollegiate

THOMASVILLE, Ga. – Arkansas shot 862 (+22) over 54 holes and tied for 11th at the Seminole Intercollegiate, played at the par 70 Glen Arven Country Club.

Golf News / The Spun / February 25

John Daly issues warning to golfers who work out too much

Daly is also a throwback to the golfers of a bygone era.

The best golfers who never won at the Masters

Can you name every male golfer to win at least three majors in the last 50 years?

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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Golf News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / September 28

John Daly's Florida Home Destroyed by Hurricane Helene

TAMPA — Former Razorback golfer and two-time major champion John Daly suffered the devastating loss of his home when Hurricane Helene swept through the Gulf Coast region of Florida.

Golf News / Larry Brown Sports / June 2, 2024

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

2025 Tennessee Vols five-star quarterback commit George MacIntyre is still in high school, but he's already rubbing elbows with celebrities on a regular

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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