John Daly's Golf Lessons (2004)

[@mofojohnson1]

It was an absolute golf crime that Daly never made the US ryder Cup team.

[@j243kid]

He didn’t… that’s absurd

[@toddfagan209]

Why would he have?

[@Rick-C-117]

They usually choose non-drunk players

[@mofojohnson1]

@@toddfagan209 a multiple major winner not on the ryder Cup team in any of those years never heard of it since, plus if you watch the video how good he was at that time it was a no brainer.

[@Twyscape]

He would have got the crowd going, that’s for sure.

[@haas4262]

My biggest take from this is his mental game. He just seems so relaxed and present for each shot. Even on bad shots, he saw a positive solution to prevent a high score. I get way too frustrated on bad shots and my expectations are delusional for the reality of where I’m at in the game.

[@laa0fa502]

We gotta remember we are playing a game. I got so frustrated with golf I gave it up for a year and a half, now even when I slice a ball into the water it puts a smile on my face because the next shot can't be any worse, and as long as you're out there you are getting better.

[@NonnyStrikes]

That's why golf turns a boy into man.

[@CR-qu5jc]

I play the game to be in the moment. It’s totally relaxing being outside hitting balls in the water or clanking them off trees, or even creating a 3 foot divot just to have your ball roll inches in front of you while the chick in the drink cart shakes her head and the grounds crew looks on. I love the game not because I’m good, cause I am so bad. I love it because of the memories with friends and family and being outside.

[@chadbuckley3162]

Same

[@xXRazorbacksXx]

I felt that last little bit in my soul. One day of good contact and solid drives and all of a sudden I expect myself to start shaping shots and hunting pins. Meanwhile I've been playing golf for two weeks lol.

[@Diego-Delgado]

Jack, Tiger, Trevino, Price, Faldo....Just a few of the greats who all said John Daly was the most naturally gifted golfer to ever play.

[@spookerz35]

Unfortunately, John had the most vices of anyone to play the game. If he practiced as much as he drank, he would have won more majors than Jack.

[@Machoke.]

I'm just kinda getting into golf. Been watching some videos, and Daly is definitely one of the more entertaining guys to watch.

[@johntim3491]

Common across a number of sports that the " Hellraiser" personality also has a natural gift of genius.

[@johntim3491]

Moe Norman also a character and highly revered ball hitter by other pros....though he practised hard. He slept on a course bench at Augusta. Titleist claim he was only player they tested that put zero spin on the ball. Once hit 6 pins in a round. Let's face it...the sport really needs these characters.

[@Birdbussa]

@@spookerz35that’s a stretch. Diminishing returns

[@patricks_music]

“I like to think about how I’m gonna make it, not how I’m gonna miss it” Love this line

[@billynamer]

Great teacher. Isn’t overly critical, pretty calm and composed throughout the course, and just genuinely enjoys being out there.

[@Bombed8myelbow]

Of all the big names in Golf and you had to choose a Pro to play a round with, I can't think of a better person. He's humble, he has great feel for the game and he's also a great teacher. Many Pros struggle to explain what they are doing in a simple way but John has a gift for keeping it simple. Relax, have fun, and enjoy the feeling of a well hit shot, I think that's why we all play anyway

[@maxrainwater]

One of the most insanely natural talented players to ever do it. Can't wait to watch.

[@DinoVillanovaMusic]

just started this year, one of the greatest sports. everytime ive gone this year I can only recall positive shots from my group and myself, adapting your play to courses ive been to makes it never boring, the beer and ciggarettes, and making recovery shots and plays off of poor shots to keep a low score

[@crd9191]

JD is a pro who learned from cartoons, smokes 2 packs, and drinks a 12 pack a day. Absolute savage

[@thetruthtellerojisguilty4350]

Unfortunately, Father Time will eventually catch up with those hobbies. He's undefeated.

[@Rickvaughnn]

Yes 👑

[@heatgrimm8664]

@@thetruthtellerojisguilty4350everyone dies, boomer, including you. Guess who’ll be spoken about after that happens. You or JD?

[@lomonso6346]

He says it in such a casual way but a lot of the tips he is giving (like practicing one hand shots...etc) is such an underrated advice! Very cool stuff here.

[@terramung]

Brilliant. Daly has a great love and attitude towards the game of golf accompanied by an enviable laid back style. That is why he is still very popular here in Australia. Learnt a lot in this short video. 👍

[@MediaMonsta79]

One hand flop shot, while the other hand's in his pocket. Boss move! 👌😂 He's always been one of my favorite golfers, nice guy.

[@2risquejunior538]

The story about him driving across the course after a round in his car to stop his caddy getting mugged is legendary

[@sonofsalmon56]

Wow a blast from the past….I learned so much from this very episode, I still hit about 20-30 balls left hand only every time I hit balls (3 times a week) it really taught me to stay behind the ball and become a much better ball striker. This video just started and I bet there’s a part where he says keep the driver on the ground for 18 inches during takeaway….that in itself cured my slice forever and taught me to hit the driver from the inside.

[@SinisterSeneker]

Glad I read this comment. Something clicked when I read the 18 inches during takeaway part. I finally know what it means to hit from the inside haha. Thanks!

[@AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C]

Until this came up on my KZbin feed I had forgotten just how GOOD Daly was.

[@andymclovich5276]

"The looser the grip the better chance the club has chance of getting through the grass" famous words from jon daly

[@DrDeuteron]

the loser the grip the better the chip. or so I've have read. the tighter the grip hand, the deeper the quicksand... or so I have been told.

[@krileym]

20:38 - one of those feel shots. A legend.

[@aidanmccabe1981]

That's beautiful tempo. Long backswings are just fine with that tempo. What an amazing talent JD is

[@2Cor10five]

I started playing golf in 2003 and these episodes helped me so much with my game.

[@dmimz7691]

Gosh he hits it so pure every time..

[@n-e-where-shipping3626]

Only John Daly can get away with golfing in jeans… and I’m here for it

[@pensfan2002]

11:00 is absolute gold with the one hand drill

[@dustinreed8161]

watched this SO MANY times when it was released. Seemed like it was always on Golf Channel

[@nightwolf2666]

Probably the best instructional video ever..."Low and Slow", and be Ok with an open stance, just trust the club face and your shoulders...which I personally need. Awesome video.

[@ronaldsexton858]

It’s truly one of a kind to see a guy of his size have so much mobility in his swing!!!!! Love Daly beautiful swing!!!!!

[@puredistancegolf]

True.

[@puredistancegolf]

@zebrazport3120 it definitely doesn’t. Forcing mechanical positions is never a good idea, especially at high speeds. Work on mobility in the gym and let it happen naturally, if at all. There are much more important things to focus on than a straight lead arm in the backswing, especially as far as swing-speed is concerned.

[@puredistancegolf]

@zebrazport3120 hahah. Just go watch some long drives guy. They’re not all locked out and they’re not worried about it, either.

[@puredistancegolf]

@zebrazport3120 very true. Precision and power are two different things although conscious thinking in either case is never a good idea.

[@Dave-ow7gy]

John Daily is a real-deal guy. He has his ups and downs but fought through it all. I would love to attend a clinic he hosts. Just a different perspective guy.

[@tyler_]

I really like listening to JD talk about his approach. He has this way of simplifying things. He is much more articulate than people give him credit for due to the notion that people who are from the south that speak with a drawl somehow lack intelligence. Of course, some of his past personal shortcomings don’t help his case, but the guy has proven quite a few times that he was a player and I really enjoy taking his golf advice.

[@cameronsharp3928]

It ain’t cuz he’s southern it’s cuz he was drunker than piss at all times

[@winfieldritzert2176]

He is brilliant doing guest spots in the broadcast booth. Funny, articulate and insightful.

[@collinjamesguitar]

I feel like Arkansas is the Midwest. Idk the “South” to me is TN, AL, MS, LA, GA, NC, and South Carolina

[@patrickmorgan4006]

@@collinjamesguitar Tennessee and Arkansas are next to each other. AR's northern border is about the same as TN's and NC's, and the southern border is about halfway to the southern border of MS, much farther south than TN's and NC's, so I would say that AK is "the south".

[@aieahi1]

@@collinjamesguitar Arkansas is one of the poorest states in the country. Being poor is typically associated with southern states. And Arkansas is adjacent to some of the even poorer southern states.

[@richyclubsport5155]

Watched JD at the world match play at Wentworth, on the practice field he hit numerous one handed chips and pitches, my partner asked for his autograph, no problem, he said, signed the program, and we still have that and the two signed gloves he gave us.

[@liamodalaigh3201]

this man is excellent teacher. great golfer

[@butcho7492]

I love JD. As close to Palmer as it gets- just a great guy and a great ambassador for the game. Not to mention one of the most talented to ever play the game.

[@markohyeah]

amen brother

[@MarkSmith-tp6zc]

An exquisite, very natural talent who never needed telling how to play the ball. Most have manufactured tuition swings, never having found their natural touch.

[@00Silverado]

This is the best video I have ever watched on KZbin

[@dsc-nr5zy]

Been looking for this episode! Thanks!

[@DavidJG242]

this my favourite golf video, dont know why I just like the relaxed vibe John has

[@Forever0_tv]

the amount of talent this guy has/had is absurd.

[@collinjamesguitar]

He and Tiger are my guys. If JD would have had half of Tiger’s mental focus and discipline, he would have more majors than Phil. One of if not THE most naturally talented player in PGA Tour history. Love him.

[@NonnyStrikes]

"I like the thought about how I'm gonna make, not the thought about how I'm gonna miss it" Best putting advice for any ama out there.

[@NonnyStrikes]

Also...If you can master par 3's. You're gonna win most of your tournaments.

[@jonginder5494]

This guy was an absolute role model to me and my friends as kids. Hit the ball an absolute mile.

[@boootybounce420]

Greatest video on KZbin

[@derricdueker64]

He and Tiger's youngsters are AMAZING!!!

[@SmokeyBear-420]

Im 43 and trying for the first time to make it through a course. I live at a 9 hole Links, walking is free. I try and play 4 days a week after work and all day Saturday. I suck. No doubt. Cant even keep the same ball thru 9 holes yet. But no matter how silly it may look for now, i wont stop playing until it starts looking serious. 🖕⛳ i love everything about it. JD is the man.

[@chaoticpanda-bb9bx]

Really shows how good these guys are. Great tips

[@OhioRiverFisherman]

One of the most versatile players to ever play the game!!!

[@atlanticearthaerials6197]

This is so great, thank you for posting

[@Murf1802]

love the thoughts, hit the ball to go in, not to miss , perfect !!.Thank you !!John D one of my favorite of all Time!! A realiest ,, that's what life's about!!

[@chosen1one930]

No one should copy his gameplay....there's a reason why he had so many issues with his golf game, swing and so on, it's inconsistent at best

[@Murf1802]

know one cares about your negatively, talk to yourself, !!

[@thetowndrunk988]

@@chosen1one930 his inconsistency has a lot more to do with his personal life, honestly. But I agree, his swing is totally his own, and would never work for 99.9999% of people

[@abominablesnowman3494]

Hes got such a natural free swing. Can even see it when he putts. Joy to watch in this setting

[@jacksonbailey9985]

These were always so fun to watch

[@lealjaja]

Thanks John Daly for teaching us on this great video and sharing us importance of life simplicity and real golf values, thanks Guys for sharing us on this great video, as well

[@BH-gh6qm]

18:35 "you just got to make sure to follow throw"... then proceeds to not follow through, not even an inch. lol. I love daly

[@justgivenofox9543]

Almost finished with The 9th Alternative documentary here on KZbin. Started it today and just played a round. Based on what I’ve seen from the doc and how I played, he’s definitely gonna be an inspiration to me

[@collinjamesguitar]

There are so many incredible nuggets in this video

[@theknowitall4090]

It's amazing to watch him hit a golf ball and is even more amazing that it flies in the face of everything you have been taught. Keep left heel down---NO Keep left arm straight---NO Stay down on the ball---NO keep the club parallel to the ground---NO It shows that if you make contact, no matter how, the golf ball will fly. He just has a natural swing.

[@Supermoneygang12]

LMAO his left foot stays planted and his left arm stays straight. Do you have any idea what you’re talking about? --NO

[@frankcarone3769]

I love john daly great golfer and a great man ,his son is going to be a good golfer

[@Jesse_Joseph]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@yboohcs]

Big John Daly always the crowd favorite when it seemed the old guard wanted him to just go away. But the fans couldn't get enough and when everything lined up on the worlds biggest stage long John Daly could blow the field away. John Daly being John Daly was always enough for his fans and no matter how he played or behaved, he could never do enough to silence the haters.

[@julianpapin9428]

Long John is def. the most entertaining Golf figure at the very highest level i.e. among the multiple major winners.

[@ryanklemm6137]

wow, I totally saw this episode and still remember some of it too...john says it in the video, he's a real feel player, not too many great tips in this one but still a great watch.

[@xx99strrxx]

im standing at my pc wedge in hand at 3am. didnt think thats where this would go

[@MadLicha]

I saw this same comment on PHub

[@geauxfast8u2]

My grandfather has pushed that one handed practice swing, and hitting the ball left only forever! He kept his A status due to making his money as a captain flying 747’s for PanAm, But around 1950 he beat many of the top players and was runner up in the Panama Open. Harvey Breaux, he loved the game of golf. I love him, and miss him much ❤

[@StvRob76]

I know one thing, you got that sweet jumpsuit on making it all look good 😂! It happens to all of us and a reminder of how humbling this game is. New equipment takes a solid month or more to adjust. Not sure if you ever been fitted before but I have twice. First one was terrible and the equipment was all wrong for me but how would I know. The second was done from Club Champion dialed in with that track man. Mixed bag later, I thought everything would be solid. Come to find out all the bad habits I had from the previous clubs were still in the new ones and had to adjust and trust the process. Unplug for a couple days and do something totally different and then come back to it and get back on the grind. It will all come back and then some!

[@mattc9412]

Only John could rock the jeans on the course and pull it off like a champ.

[@BobbleHead90]

I don’t even play golf yet this video makes me want to try it out

[@richardwojciechowski8705]

Great video, so much talent!

[@joelzusein]

I started playing golf a month ago and this guy is already my idol

[@jonny-dp2qr]

Stop playing bro golf courses laugh at u

[@rarecandy9473]

@@jonny-dp2qr You must be a lot of fun at parties. Weirdo

[@joelzusein]

@@jonny-dp2qr golf is my life

[@stephenschenider4007]

Thank you so much brother.

[@smkgolf]

So much of this is stuff that's become popular recently. Lots of teachers now preaching hit enough club, hit one specific shot a lot, hit lots of 3 quarter shots, etc. It's out there if you know how to find it

[@sirbunsalot7726]

i really enjoyed this clip

[@Gingerbeersguy]

This was awesome, down to earth guy

[@rosshall641]

Drive for show, and putt for dough.We all loved you up here in Canada John

[@preston0808]

This could be the greatest pro sports production ever made. I would love to see a baseball equivalent to this show

[@jons2cool1]

oh my god you can see the ball flight when he hits the tee shot with that 2 iron. It's just insane

[@peterrabbit1054]

What wisdom n love for the game he has 🙌

[@thomastrain7311]

Big John won the open championship at the home of golf , St. Andrew's . At the end of the day, all the stuffed shirts that kept him off the Ryder cup, can never take that away .

[@bhags59]

JD is the dude. Guy makes the game look too easy. Him and Freddy

[@CinoThoughtExperiment]

Daly might have been the best golfer ever based on how little he practiced vs how good he was

[@windycityrosin]

Tiger even said, “if I had your talent, I’d be doing what you’re doing” (drinking beer)

[@JimboDean3]

how do you know he didn't practice

[@JimboDean3]

You have no idea the dedication to a craft these players dedicate. You'll always be a schmuck +10 handicap golfer for your weak ass opinion

[@JimboDean3]

@American Hero you have no idea, go back to your shanty

[@thetowndrunk988]

@@JimboDean3 guy would walk from the clubhouse straight to the tee at a major tournament, while everyone else had been hitting and putting for hours….

[@JT3446]

Life was more simple back when

[@mattcanfield6384]

The only golfer I follow, strictly because he's the opposite of everyone else and a absolute champion

[@Mossadwins]

Nice to see the relationship he has with the owner of the golf course seems very genuine

[@MATTE.U.K]

What a guy could listen to him for ages.

[@5ebra1]

Shame we didn’t see more of John in Europe. Natural player and the greatest character.

[@davidmahady8241]

Sad downside like we all suffer had to quit 84 as I followed him too hung over sick!

[@KudaFamily]

3:00 (Camera crew shooting a video for tv on how to play golf) Daly: I learned how to play golf through paper, not watching it on TV. TV crew: 😮 😬 🎥

[@tinytoons2517]

The peoples player . . we love you Big John

[@JP-jd5vz]

Playing in jeans. Sponsored by Trimspa. Legend.

[@ultrajayme]

He's never given a f***. It's so great

[@slowm240]

some great tips in this lesson

[@CT-nc9ku]

I didn’t know to this day that we both read from the sake Jack Nicklaus book…also why I have an interlocking grip. Just lack all the other skills.

[@stepitupandgo67]

If you can't see your club head on the backswing in your peripheral, you aint takin it back far enough,...haha! He's truly a golf genius

[@vp6019]

The most lovable golfer ever, John Legend

[@Borgenscalle]

I love this Daly ⛳️

[@primafacie6442]

It would be a privilege to play golf with JD, his son is an awesome talent too.

[@andsenwilson4897]

So much love for this man.

[@matthewdrake9699]

It’s amazing he fades the driver with such a strong grip

[@derry3344ii]

John was a very big draw to the game of golf with Tiger

[@hmL0]

What an absolute BEAUTY!

[@vicpnut1]

So …188 yrds out and out of rough id probably (if i was trying to manage my round )hit a 7i also …but! Not thinking i would be putting my next shot …but if i worm burn it it may make it bouncing along but not screem by and if i connected perfectly with loft etc id have a very short chip /sand /pitch etc with the unusual chance at birdie….id not expect it to be hit perfectly (with loft ) and carry almost 200 yards and roll almost off back of the green 😮….these guys always amaze me how they do this…when i was younger (and maybe still today ) i could occasionally lauch a perfect 7i that distance ,but id have no clue where it’d land lol…could be up to 50 yards left or right of target,and if on target that would probably be luck 1 time out of 15-20 tries lol ….👏🏼👍🏼

[@williamjenks6866]

The most unbelievable golfing

[@danieljones3846]

This is awesome

[@rbchoyce]

checking in 7/2023 great video

[@Spencer707]

Factsss

[@JustM00dyLive]

I’m way too poor to golf but I do enjoy John daily videos 🍻

[@81jbear]

This is gold!!

[@Scramblekinggolf]

Gotta love the 90s/2000s tv show intro music