Hey LI Golfers,
Earlier today John Daly, yes the man who is one of four Americans to win two Major championships before his 30th b-day, slogged his way through the first round of the European Open with a one under 71 and T53.
The man is a legend for all the wrong reasons. But through it all he remains a fan favorite. Perhaps it's his extensive charity work he does for Make a Wish and the Boys and Girls Clubs.
He's playing across the pond due to a PGA TOUR suspension, which he hopes will be lifted shortly, which will enable him to accept some sponsor exemptions and play the rest of '09 in the country he still calls home.
Yes, he's been married four times and Butch Harmon ditched him as a client earlier this year because of his passion for alcohol was greater than his desire to play golf. I understand John has been in a fair amount of trouble. The current PGA TOUR suspension was based in large part on the picture taken in some jail house of him in an orange jumpsuit. Commissioner Finchem thought John was arrested and summarily suspended him. The fact was that John was NOT arrested.
But that seems to be John's life story. He's a bit like the late great Rodney Dangerfield, he "gets no respect". The 1990 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year is seeking a bit of respect in 2009, the year he is hoping to turn around his career. In 2008 John made 5 of 17 cuts and earned $56,017, a far cry from the $1,000,000+ he earned few years before.
I'm rooting for you John. And I know a lot of other Long Island golfers are as well.
See you soon.
Chuck
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