John Daly's Perfect Birdie to start 2022 PGA Championship

John Daly rips a 344-yard drive down the middle of the fairway, smacks the pin on his wedge approach, then drains the 4 footer for birdie to kick off the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills. Perfect birdie.
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[@kyleo8909]

His pace of play is even amazing. Addresses the ball and crushes it fast so he can go back to his beer

[@markanderson7833]

especially when he can get to his ball faster than anyone else.

[@Thumper68]

Can’t drink while playing in tour event.

[@leafs34]

@@Thumper68 who’s gonna test him lol, what do you thinks in his McDonald’s cup

[@Thumper68]

@@leafs34 he’s said in interviews he never has because of this rule. Even John has golf etiquette when necessary.

[@t4ab278]

@@Thumper68 when he won the open he was trashed. He was asked what he remembers about the last hole and he said he doesnt remember it. It was also the 90's. Pretty sure it was the open but it was a major nonetheless

[@raha1277]

Honestly might be the most naturally talented golfer of all time

[@justing42]

Tiger said pretty much exactly that

[@johnduke4120]

Yea. Tiger said that. If I had your talent ...

[@Thumper68]

Possibly I could of been as well or still could be maybe…

[@c0nlin]

Yup I hope people realize he is the most talented golfer to ever live. He had many faults and a lack of drive that meant he would never reach his potential, but he could have been the best by far. Tiger outworked him and became the best to ever play the game, and that's how life works

[@kanegarvey848]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ super relevant

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

I remember 30 years ago, the hype was "wow, look at that, grip it and rip it." Then two years later they said "Daly's swing will never hold up..." Honestly, his swing is still the same. His pace of play has always been quick and remarkably comfortable to watch.

[@flucazade]

long swings last longer, Monty's swing is still a thing beauty as is Phil Micklesons

[@williammills8953]

I don't know he gets around that gut. Lol. But, he does. I honestly believe his swing is the most dynamic swing on the PGA. It explodes of the head of the club. Amazing

[@MrPhooey442]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Hail Satan

[@bobdole4916]

@@MrPhooey442 I'm more of a Marleau fan myself.

[@HarryFlashman.]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ There's always one!!

[@cntseeme]

What a legend. Zero fucks given, style and personality is original, and what golf needs. He’s the outlaw!

[@josephfootball8446]

His time came an went ..hes a find memory

[@josephfootball8446]

@@TomokoMurakami "fond" ...auto correct got me. But no kidding John Daly was a hero to the every man for decades. Just a guy smashing the ball aand having fun

[@shredallday84]

@@josephfootball8446 you’re a weirdo you went from subtlety hating on him to praising him in 15 minutes ?

[@derpderpin1568]

@@TomokoMurakami just by the way you're pointing it out you clearly are sure what he means and you're just being a dickhead, but ok.

[@ryzikx]

he makes me a bit angry, but not for the reason you might think. but how is someone with his lifestyle this good at the game???

[@russellziske7385]

“John, if I had your talent, I wouldn’t have to practice.” - T. Woods

[@samualalbatross4817]

Hardly.

[@liljohn309]

That was a hell of a complement from probably the best golfer ever

[@larrydavid18]

@@liljohn309 Jack Nicklaus best ever. Woods not even close. 18 majors, 21 runner up...

[@whoisjohngalt11]

@@larrydavid18 Woods in his prime vs Nicklaus in his prime... Woods could do things other golfers physically could not do. I'd pick Woods every time in that competition.

[@larrydavid18]

@@whoisjohngalt11 I'll repeat. Nicklaus has 18 majors and 21 runner ups. Plus not sociopath to boot. He's best ever. Stats are on my side. Your opinion is irrelevant

[@seriouslystupidbricks]

21 cigarettes. 12 diet cokes. 6 packs of peanut MM's. +2 round at the PGA. Fucking one of the GOAT frat boys of all time.

[@bigtuna9529]

And all that was just before the turn!

[@fishmonger6879]

Do you know if he has developed type 2 diabetes yet?

[@Golf05]

@@fishmonger6879 That's the word. Diagnosed a few years back.

[@fitzwellingtonbouregard3505]

@@fishmonger6879 do you know he’s been on tour for decades playing elite golf?

[@bostoncityofchampions6581]

@@fitzwellingtonbouregard3505 - "Elite"?? He's a clown act, and he has been for years.

[@smooveXXX]

John Daly is the most naturally talented golfer in history. Not the greatest career or the best player ever - but the most raw talent in a golfer ever.

[@azieldaly2965]

Does het get a prize for that?

[@njd9143]

Backswing still long and iconic as ever

[@extrememetaldrummer1]

Not sure how someone swings that far in general. I'm lucky if I get to a 3/4 swing or so. I guess everyone's body is different, so you go with what is natural. I still pipe 'em 300

[@2Pi100]

@@extrememetaldrummer1 cool

[@theeobeastone5068]

That’s what she said

[@Raiders1234]

@@extrememetaldrummer1 I can drive it 300 when it's down hill and a strong wind at my back. Lol. Everyone I golf with can't figure it out for me. My drive is straight, sounds great, takes off like a rocket looking like it's going tocbe a long drive and then it just dies at about 210. It's weird.

[@k.i.s.s..]

@@extrememetaldrummer1 you're probably using to much body and not enough arms. Unless you have some sort of disability, you can do this. Just swing the dang club and quit thinking

[@warholscircus]

I love Daly. He's the working man's golfer for sure.

[@Hitmondan165]

Working man's golfer? How? Lol

[@xForbin99]

@@Hitmondan165 because he loves booze gambling and titties

[@confusedwarrior4495]

@@Hitmondan165 because of the carton of cigs and 24 pk of diet coke he finishes in a round. 'Merica

[@matthewminckler3386]

@@Hitmondan165 you can pull a muscle but can't pull fat. - the goat Mr Daly

[@beefchops1400]

John Daly relates more than the corporate fools that want your subscription…..which in turn makes you a fool believing the way the game is in its current form/makeup/state…..etc!

[@Simfight]

I always think of Frank Sinatra's "I did it my way" When I think of John Daily. He lives out loud and makes no excuses for it. Gotta love it.

[@GB-ue6wr]

Case in point - his pants..😂😬🤷🏻

[@freshplasticup5795]

This.

[@Simfight]

@@RJGrones Viking funeral for sure.

[@Simfight]

@@kyleconnor2759 I run a golf league and one guy wears them all the time. I am intrigued.

[@Simfight]

@@kyleconnor2759 Done

[@oatechaosincycles]

That length of swing with a wedge is just bananas...what an unbelievable talent.

[@loganmoses4087]

John Daly is one of the greatest legends in golf history.

[@ericknopik2852]

He still just crushes the ball. He just stepped up there and drilled that tee shot about 330 like it was nothing.

[@damachine3]

344. It's in the description.

[@ericknopik2852]

So glad you clarified that….

[@damachine3]

@@ericknopik2852 You're welcome

[@KevinLuWX]

163 mph ball speed is slow though. Your average PGA pro would hit it as far given the downslope.

[@3spressoShot]

@@KevinLuWX if JD decided to train which he never will, he could easily get his ball speed up to around 170 which is plenty long even for today's standards

[@PokerJunkie83]

How can you not love John Daly? Such a cool down to earth guy

[@DTB1995]

People who take golf way too seriously lol

[@seanbaker2577]

Thing that is most refreshing about watching John Daly is how real of a human being he is. Takes courage to be your true self that majority of people are too afraid to be.

[@danieldekock8786]

Grip it and rip it. Pace of his play is refreshing. Go JD… into the weekend you go!

[@cntseeme]

Daly is the child If happy Gilmore, Tin cup, and the big Lebowski had a baby lol. Epic as ever!.

[@davidpalanker5701]

How bout that day in 93 at the US Open in NJ he was on in 2 on 630 yrd par 5 lol, after everyone said it was impossible

[@aa-ze5cz]

The amount of overswing this guy has and can still actually even connect with the ball has amazed me throughout his career.

[@GuyFromJupiter]

A few years ago I got to see John Daly sing Knocking on Heaven's Door live at a Justin Moore concert. It was quite an experience!

[@AlonsoRules]

Got out of bed 10 minutes earlier, took a swig of beer and goes out and birdies the first. Classic Daly.

[@neil9383]

Daly always makes golf look so effortless... lol!

[@harrychapin808]

Gotta LOVE "JOHN DALY"- the NO NONSENSE GOLFER!!

[@ir4kk]

i cant belive how he swings with that gut but god damn does he do it beautifully.

[@mrsmartypants_1]

It’s like a woman with big boobs. They just don’t get in the way of the swing.

[@dontbeasucka.61]

I mean Big John Daly has been there before. He has experience to win another major

[@mrsmartypants_1]

@@dontbeasucka.61 Dude he can’t possibly win another major. Just like Jack Nicklaus can no longer win another major. Age trumps experience in no longer being able to carry out various physical feats.

[@matdomm]

@@mrsmartypants_1 and he still hits the ball farther and longer than yourself how’s that feel

[@habs7646]

@@matdomm how do you know that he hits it farther? typical youtube idiot

[@togmor]

BIG jOHN!! What a legend, really have loved following his career. That rhythm is poetry, his wedge swing was unmistakable JD. Still ripping it after all these years. One of a kind!

[@MWayne-zz1cr]

If not for all the personal issues JD could have easily been one of the top ten players of all-time. I've always loved watching him play, especially when he was firing on all cylinders.

[@tegbers12]

That’s a hot take but I agree. Incredible natural talent

[@jott1717]

Daly 20 beers deep and barefoot rewrote alot of course records, that's a Legacy in my eyes. If you picked a team to win a scramble with lowest score it's gotta be Tiger, JD, Mickelson, and Jack

[@CrackaSlapYa]

he chose to live his life his own way and has had a great one.

[@crazycarl00]

His personal issues are what endears him to people. Nobody's perfect. We all have flaws, maybe even a skeleton or two in the closet. Such is life.

[@roomofidiots]

Living legend! Total anomaly! This type of player and person is missing from not only golf but the world. We don’t have “characters” anymore. Someone who’s a little rough around the edges. Who has an independent spirit

[@DTB1995]

Bryson is definitely one of them..maybe Brooks to an extent

[@BuffaloNickel9]

@@DTB1995 hahaha I will most definitely agree you could maybe put Bryson in there pertaining to the game of golf specifically... I mean I remember tournament last year Bryson turns around to the fans tells them to get Rowdy, as he loads up to hit a tee shot 360 just like the movie Happy Gilmore.... but Brooks Koepka? Heck no My God what a snoozefest of a boring jerk.

[@BuffaloNickel9]

And the original poster is spot-on! Seems we've lost all our true characters. The ones that make Sports and television entertaining to watch... John Daly is a classic example. You could include the basketball version of him, Dennis Rodman perhaps? Manny Ramirez was a very good one from the mlb. Mike Tyson perhaps? Or even the once in a lifetime icons like Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan seem to be further and fewer between. Maybe because everyone is so good these days? I should have done my research before writing this comment so everyone feel free to add the dozens of people I forgot. You could also mention the classic sports commentators who are all but extinct these days... I just think about people like Larry Munson voice of the Georgia Bulldogs and all the crazy things he used to say when he got excited about a Dawg's touchdown "We just crushed them! We stepped on their face with a *hobnail* *boot* . I jumped out of my chair. I think i just broke my chair....a metal steel chair!" "There's gonna be some property destroyed tonight!" Georgia fans will know those infamous calls and get chills reading them. Or Vin Scully legendary voice of the Dodgers. Tons and tons of other good color broadcasters. We've really lost almost all....Perhaps "political correctness" is somewhat to blame? Johnny Miller is still there for the SF Giants at least.. But maybe, just maybe the next Generation has another Al Michaels Chris Berman or Brent Musburger for us?

[@jenkinsjohn15]

Look into Harry Higgs if you don't think we have characters.

[@roomofidiots]

@@jenkinsjohn15 you naming one person that hasn’t won on the pga tour has shown me I’m completely wrong in my assessment. I retract my statement. The world is filled with John Daly’s based on this! Thank you!

[@benitodiaz1531]

John Daly was hammered dude goated 😂

[@achosenone44]

yep goat a devil minion i see

[@samxyx]

Dude is literally just out there like he's trying to sneak in a quick round before work

[@Molo9000]

The swing is mesmerizing. I didn't even notice the pants until he was on the green.

[@Onimass]

Met that man at a Hooters after the Masters practice round. Such an amazing time. Such an amazing soul for the world of golf!

[@vega21]

Im just happy John Daly is still with us.

[@XenoGuru]

Always amazed me with John how he had such power; but such a soft touch on short game.

[@juckimal]

this dude did it his way. I love it.

[@mangotango2909]

He crushes his drives the way he crushes his beers. So inspiring

[@georgejetson1025]

I’ll drink to that

[@lukefarness4409]

Not self conscious, not in his head, just knows what he has to do and does it. Amazing man

[@theiviachine]

Best player to ever live

[@johnkurtz7705]

Great start, fine finish at plus 2. After Friday, he could have the lead....or be last, lol. Fun to watch. Thanks

[@Eric_the_miserable_midget]

He is the coolest guy ever!

[@damonkennysr.4775]

My heart warms to see this man back on his feet after some of life’s problems God speed my friend

[@cypilotiowan4761]

Daly won the Erie PA Charity Classic right before the PGA win that vaulted him to stardom. 1991 maybe? He was fun to watch, and drank beer locally every night.

[@brucewayne3602]

well done John ... keep on "keeping on"... nothing but the Best !!!

[@ghalv8531]

One of the most beautiful swings ever. So fluid and powerful.

[@jeremiahjohnson7741]

What a rhythm and swing. Good to see him hit the ball well and compete.

[@REDMAN298]

Way to go John. Don`t forget about the hands this guy has around the greens. He`s not the same since he stopped trashing Hotel rooms. Nobody can keep pace with John DALY.

[@AlbertWChang]

I feel like the second shot would've went in had the pole been removed...

[@Richardjohnson6969]

Correct

[@willbrown9290]

Lol. “The pole”

[@SethMacLeod95]

I’m calling it the pole from now on haha

[@renejean2523]

At least he didn't go in the sandpit.

[@AlbertWChang]

@@willbrown9290 I’m not familiar with golf at all. Sorry if I’m using the wrong terminology!

[@filtonkingswood]

The Man, The Legend, John Daly.

[@julianevans4280]

John Daly is the Greatest athlete in golf history!

[@ApHoney]

I honestly love John's shorter swings. That wedge looked smooth and flawless

[@atatterson6992]

It was

[@benboomer5632]

A gosh damn one of a kind legend!!!!!!!

[@alexcika9906]

Absolutely Love Daly what a Legend so down to Earth

[@herkermerhomolka3603]

what an athlete!

[@cranium33333]

Big John D., throwing darts and breaking heats!!

[@micahmoore1511]

I really wish he would have won. Always been my favorite golfer.

[@PatrickClarkUW86]

One of my all-time favorites!!!

[@bigshowradio_550]

JD is the intervention that the game of golf needed. Never change my friend.

[@curte7739]

I've always liked John mainly because he doesn't take himself or the game too serious I believe he actually has fun on the course which I can't say that for a lot of the players.

[@tylersuttle5825]

Uncle Jesse from Dukes of Hazzard wearing some loud pants lol😂 Heck of a golfer though...👍🏻

[@jamessveinsson6006]

I miss him on the tour

[@letsgomets07]

One of my all time favorites athletes him and pete rose

[@ericcuellar404]

He is morbidly a beast at this

[@carolynmerrick6377]

lol got it

[@neilhogarth8449]

Wild thing one of the greatest natural talents we’ve seen

[@es2056]

Gotta love ol' Johnny. A true free spirit.

[@matimus100]

No you love him yourself

[@es2056]

@@matimus100 Is that Slavic you speak? Because it sure doesn't make sense in English.

[@AlexXanderMarketing]

Love John Daly! Too bad most of his tournament was downhill after that, but so great watching him still!

[@Iamyourboo2]

Probably sobers up too quickly these days

[@matimus100]

How long have you been in love with him?

[@atatterson6992]

@@matimus100 Not as long as your wife...

[@jeffreymason7049]

Watching Daly play golf just makes me happy, I can't explain it.

[@HannahRoot55]

Jeff

[@yourservice67]

The rumor was John Daly was drinking few pints before this round

[@unvaccinated6467]

That's not a rumor that's just his standard warm up routine

[@Knight5533]

*Daly

[@robsteffen9866]

Im angry we didn't see more of big John playing !!

[@robsteffen9866]

Love his Skull pants !!

[@williammills8953]

He hits the ball so well. Like it was back in the day. Wow

[@JohnDoe-cu2hl]

He's just the man

[@John_Wood_]

Watched him do exactly this at the Irish Open at Druids Glen in 1999. Pumped his drive on 2 OB.

[@NoName-ge6wc]

For those who say golf is not a sport, look at this guy. This is an athlete!

[@jadesmith6823]

Let's do this John

[@willielarsson9651]

How can he be so supple of the shoulder and left arm! Incredible, his swing hasn't changed in decades

[@ennetttrue]

God bless his journey and family..always fun to watch and enjoy..

[@matimus100]

Superstitious nonsense right here children 👆 totally unnecessary

[@troymicciche4852]

Such a powerful and smooth swing

[@debbiemullen2574]

The most entertaining golfer, for sure!

[@scotthouchins1408]

One of the best all time natural golfers. No practice and usually hungover from the life he enjoys to the fullest 👍🇺🇸🥃

[@freshtendrills5969]

I saw Daly on the top of the leaderboard for a few holes and I had to rub my eyes. For 15 or 20 minutes I was in anticipation for the greatest PGA championship ever. Then reality hit 🤬

[@DiabloOutdoors]

He's a legend...

[@josephfling3051]

This guy is an absolute unit.

[@andrewboudreau5279]

John Daly forever my favorite

[@MTNJOHN]

I don’t even golf and I’ve always liked this guy. Hope he wins

[@melvinholbrook9735]

Decades of great golf from this man. Just seems he says, just have fun man

[@Drawfornoone]

beautiful shots there

[@whowasthat]

He then hit the casino shortly after. Legend

[@ianlamb1910]

King amongst men.

[@Fathead758]

Love that swing effortless power for days

[@matimus100]

Love swinging?

[@Sincopare]

I saw the scroll on whatever channel that Daly was leading at -1 and I had flashbacks!

[@MarkBak76]

Still got it...you never lose it

[@oN3xShOtxkilL]

Absolute unit of a man

[@Joe-sl6is]

John is the best!

[@wildfan0109]

legend

[@weston407]

his interview on Stern was hilarious - Artie was about to pass out when Daly was talking about his gambling habits

[@BHISAO]

so good to see him healthy and playing again!!

[@christophertew5242]

Healthy?

[@audreylofstrom8899]

Amazing talent.

[@sooparticular]

love this guy...Golfs "the Santa Clause!!"

[@matimus100]

How long have you been in love with him?

[@sooparticular]

@@matimus100 just met him

[@derekderek2570]

I love this man. I wish he was my uncle

[@TheGreatBoomy25]

Absolute legend.

[@matimus100]

Utter nonsense comment

[@TheGreatBoomy25]

@@matimus100 Head back to your cave Bear Grylls.

[@Eric-469]

The man.

[@camphope9344]

The man right there

[@floydjerls2358]

The Goat has landed.