John Patrick Daly (born April 28, 1966) is an
American professional golfer on the PGA Tour.
Daly is known primarily for his "zero to hero"
victory in the 1991 PGA Championship, his driving
distance off the tee (earning him the nickname "Long
John"), his non-country club appearance and
attitude, and his rough-and-tumble personal life.
Daly remains one of the most popular and intriguing
figures on the Tour, despite his recent lack of
success.
Daly was born in Carmichael, California. His family
moved from California to Dardanelle, Arkansas when
he was five, and he began playing golf the following
year.
