John Daly's Winning Final Round | 1991 | PGA Championship

Watch all the action from John Daly's final round at the 1991 PGA Championship.
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[@kevhead1525]

Many people are disappointed at how things went for John. The bigger question is whether he is disappointed. I'm guessing no. He lived his life how he wanted, not how we wanted.

[@joshuakuehn]

He just did an interview with kid rock and Tucker pretty fun listen

[@Seaby41]

I just wondered what they guy in this video would think of the man he is today.

[@ahol9120]

This is one of the greatest feats in sports history. Winning a major championship as the 9th alternate... Using someone else's caddy and not getting there till shortly before his tee time! Just unreal!

[@lukewallace1507]

Not to mention the bloke was probably hung over 😂

[@Prof_Tickles92]

A guy who’d only played a few games on the tour the year prior. He almost quite literally came out of nowhere. Seasoned pros were like “Who the hell is this guy?”

[@davidarkinian2393]

Yup never happen again not even close.

[@tylermorro6663]

And NEVER having even seen the course before, not a single tune-up on it prior to the tournament.

[@outlander234]

@@tylermorro6663 Those are all pluses probably for him. i know I am the same, I get bored easily so everything new I perform best at.

[@slamuri2801]

What a different time. What a time to be alive.

[@dscwac396]

He was cracking in titanium drivers faces back then in the late 90s and early 2000 John Daly was hitting 7-irons 195 yards probably a 37 degree 7 iron back than which is unbelievable. Anyone who doesn't think John Daly with a lower spinning better-performing ball more optimize metals and equipment what an average 325 or more. He was unbelievably fast back then he was the first player to average 300 everyone had the same equipment back then but he was the first to do it. Then he literally led the PGA and driving distance for over a decade consecutively so tell me again how you wouldn't be probably the top driver in the PGA today with the equipment they have. Not to mention he did all this without ever actually training for golf.

[@hankhardigan1104]

That swing is just outrageous

[@JonHop1]

yeah it is

[@longjohn5322]

If John was as kind to himself as he is to others then he may have won many more times. But I for one am glad that he achieved what he did. As you can see by my handle I am a longtime and loyal fan of his. Seeing him win at the home of golf is possibly the most inspiring win I’ve seen in sports. A flawed but appreciated genius.

[@Lucarocks92]

Him and Phil are the most talented players to ever pick up a club

[@taylorrenee4880]

Genius 😂😂😂

[@sonofsalmon56]

Such a confident round..it was johns day! Seeing him walk those putts in is something I will never forget.

[@electricalstuff259]

Imagine how far he would have hit it back in 1991 with a 2023 driver and ball.

[@calvin-]

I was just thinking about that too.

[@urwholefamilydied]

ya, I was a casual golfer in my teens in the 90's... and it was unbelievable watching the equipment change literally every 2 years. Taylor Made stuff and the Big Berthas kept getting bigger. Ball technology was changing. Throughout the 80's there wasn't a lot of innovation.

[@thomasmalloryevans2932]

People always talk about the Jets beating the Colts, Douglas beating Tyson, N.C. State beating Houston, etc., and they SHOULD, but I’ve got to tell you - this one belongs right up there with the greatest sports upsets of ALL time! Incredible!

[@Ghostshadows306]

I’m sorry this doesn’t come close to those upsets you mention. It doesn’t really apply for one thing and Daly was a good player who went on to win another major. I’m not saying this wasn’t a moment in sports that anyone who saw remembers. It’s just not on the same level as the events you mentioned in any reasonable comparison.

[@thomasmalloryevans2932]

@@Ghostshadows306 Had you EVER even HEARD of John Daly before that win in the PGA? NO! And neither had at least 95% of the other people watching the tournament, either in person, or on TV - I stand by my VERY accurate statement!

[@Ghostshadows306]

@@thomasmalloryevans2932 Had you EVER even HEARD of Rich Beem before he won the PGA? How about Ben Curtis before he won the Open? How about Trevor Immelmann before he won the Masters? How about Michael Campbell before he won the US Open? How about Shawn Micheel before he won the PGA? How about Todd Hamilton before he won the Open? Had you EVER heard of Jason Dufner or Paul Lawrie before they won the PGA and Open respectively? Those are just off the top of my head but I’m sure I can find a few more if you’d like. I’m going to assume your answer is the same as mine which is that I didn’t know any of those guys or Daly from atom before they appeared on the scene and wouldn’t remember if I did. The point however has little to do with whether I or you knew them or didn’t and has to do with the fact that they were unknowns hardly much different than John Daly. Which then begs the question how it is you can claim Daly’s victory was one of the top 5 greatest upsets and shocking wins in American sports history, when I just named 7 or 8 in the same sport, in the same time period, who played in the same events, who by all accounts were just as improbable and unexpected to win in the same way John Daly did. You’re not saying it was the greatest upset and win in major history or even in golf history. You’re saying it was one of the greatest wins (or upsets) of all time history in all sports. I don’t know but I can’t name a single fight similar to Tyson-Douglas that I watched live over 30 years ago. Nor can I remember an upset of similar significance as the Jets-Baltimore (Colts) Super Bowl which I didn’t watch (I’m not that old) but was more than just a 17 pt spread and subsequent beatdown by the Jets. It was still the AFL vs NFL in the minds of everyone at the time (they officially merged that yr or the year after I think) which added more to it. I guess the last thing I’ll say for now is that if you’re saying Daly’s win was the most dynamic, interesting and memorable out those I mentioned, and therefore it stands above them historically in some way, then we don’t disagree on anything. But if you’re saying any more than that then you need to quantify it in a way that clearly sets Daly’s win apart from the those I mentioned before you even begin to try and set it apart from all others. It just doesn’t cut it and that’s why I responded in the first place. Not because I wanted to be a jerk or rain on someone’s enthusiasm or apparent good nature. Not for any reason like that at all. I’m just responding because I think you’re mistaken.

[@thomasmalloryevans2932]

@@Ghostshadows306 Yes, I HAD heard of EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM before their victories - you’re just not very good at this, are you?

[@LearningDrummerSam]

@@Ghostshadows306 Congratulations on your opinion

[@Drtydeeds]

00:43 That's what she said.

[@Seaby41]

Very good

[@justonsullivan3807]

What a day that was. That Sunday was Magic. The PGA Tour was so much better with John in it. John will go down as 1 of the Legends. He helped change the game of Golf with that Monster Drive of his, he helped bring in Fun instead of always being so serious. 👍🇺🇲🗽🇬🇧👍

[@sludge8506]

Yes, golf was so much better with his 50+ tournament withdrawals.

[@justonsullivan3807]

@@sludge8506 yep it was, back in the late 90's know one could hit the ball like John, even Tiger couldn't hit the ball like he did.

[@BK-hp8cj]

JD went to the same high school I went to. I was in 8th grade after this he came and played a local course and a bunch of us JPGA kids got to skip school and walk around with him. Super nice guy at least to us at the time.

[@chuckycheese84]

If Daly had 2022 equipment in his prime, he would easily be top 5 in driving distance with 2022 players

[@boogitybear2283]

Modern equipments especially the Titanium Drivers should be illegal on Tour. That be like Major League Baseball Hitters using Metal Bats.

[@Huddle_House56]

@@boogitybear2283 not even close

[@GavinNikel]

That’s almost everyone who played back then

[@shanejones8884]

@@boogitybear2283 The fuck? Bifurcated rules are for baseball.

[@mikeburke3660]

He does have the latest equipment and is not the longest by far x age ???? Numpty

[@kt420ish]

What a majestic round of golf. Talk about "being in the zone" sheeeeshh

[@FitnessPlanB]

Cocaine

[@maxmotors9497]

I’m barely a golf fan, it when I watch it I watch vintage and modern John Daly almost exclusively.

[@bigmike-mg6fj]

Crazy how much technology elevated distance, a 150 yard pitching wedge was unheard of then, nowadays a strong highschool player can easily hit that far

[@TH-wp7ye]

people use stronger lofts nowadays and the golf balls go further but I digress.

[@michaelmurray3598]

150 yard pitching wedge is still pretty far. The average pitching wedge carry on PGA tour is 141 yards

[@bigmike-mg6fj]

@@michaelmurray3598 you’re right, and you actually reminded me most the guys on my team had stronger lofted clubs. Not to mention we sucked ass at actual golf we just liked hitting it far

[@uswwt]

​@@bigmike-mg6fj My PW has a loft of 41 degrees. I call that cheating. I am not very strong and use my PW for 120-130 yard shots with a smooth swing. If I give it all, I think I could send it 140 with that PW. I am deeply disappointed that there are no official rules around the loft on clubs. Sure, we all have our own games. But it's annoying that there are no real comparisons anymore. When someone said that they can hit 180 yards with their 7 iron, it's almost meaningless.

[@Adam-jg7le]

I hit my top flight 7 iron 175, just got paradym clubs and hit 185ish now lol

[@kinggimped]

Thrilling round of golf. Not just to hit it so hard, but his touch with the putter is inspiring

[@williamjenks6866]

"I could start a lawn with that divot" 😂

[@joshuakuehn]

10:25 for those wondering

[@rockyfrankham3849]

I don’t think the players today could hit it like he did with the old equipment

[@simonlewis5166]

That cobra ultramid driver with the Kevlar head was amazing but looks like an antique these days - but omg I’d have killed for one

[@richardclatworthy6381]

Could watch this guy all day. His swing is mesmerising

[@bjnwright]

Awesome. Thanks for this. One of the most memorable feats in professional golf. I forgot how good Daly was around the greens. And man did he leave himself some testers for par in this final round. But, he stayed true to his own game and poured them in.

[@Todd-zy6gg]

JOHN IS MY FAVORITE GOLFER EVER!!!

[@D22-x3m]

Thank you so much for uploading this amazing video. It is great to watch.

[@DanielSong39]

I wish Daly had played like this more often

[@brando1937]

Playing fast as hell, and amazing strategy and soft hands.

[@turdferguson2839]

It's a shame Daly didn't take care of himself and put more effort into his game.

[@kalebthingelstad9869]

I argue that if he did, he might not be as remembered as he is now

[@relztv6374]

i dont think no one is in the position to judge him here . He lived his life the way he want ,he is a Legend and his life style made him a Legend ! WE LOVE YOU JD

[@ericwilliams398]

Had no idea he led by 5 before 17, was a comfortable win

[@KevinJones-bd9ub]

He’s a golf god and play’s and lives how he wants I hate when people say if he had done this or hadn’t done that . Two majors and he is a house hold name . Can you name half the players who have won majors ?…..

[@stevef3567]

What's not to admire! The swing, the length .....the hair 💪

[@hm5142]

Daly is one of the great "might have beens" in sports history. He had tremendous talent but also had severe issues of addiction and discipline. The fact that he was able to be so successful through all his issues shows how extremely talented he was.

[@alexandrelambert4112]

John Daly, la légende à tout jamais

[@achosenone44]

oh legend i see a devil minion !!!

[@davidsnyder2000]

I’m not a golfer, nor do I follow golfing. But there’s something about this guy John that I like. Can’t explain it. But from this vido, and others lately, I find him pretty interesting to follow from time to time 👍😊

[@kevinscruggs]

I think its because he is golf's version of Everyman. He is just an average guy that had an amazing talent.

[@GreenDistantStar]

If you hit it long and straight, almost always chip to within 6 feet, and almost always make putts inside 6 feet, you're going to be hard to beat.

[@staytrue5307]

Thanks captain obvious 🙄

[@jimlahey3919]

Every player on tour can chip and make 6 footers. Being long and straight is the only advantage Daly had on the field. And being the longest doesn’t mean much. Daly only won on the PGA tour a few times

[@staytrue5307]

@@jimlahey3919 Thanks inspector gadget 🙄

[@DexterJanek]

@@jimlahey39192 majors. Most of the big name golfers you know would kill for just 1.

[@mullholand]

If he had today's equipment he would be driving most of those par 4s.... Daly was just a beast!

[@wb5mgr]

Got the chance to meet him one time at a college course where he was speaking to Young golf course management majors. Before they showed up he was taking a few swings on the par 3 #10 just behind the clubhouse. The only interesting thing about what he was doing… Is it wasn’t standing in the teebox. He was standing on the other side of the clubhouse in the parking lot hitting the ball over the clubhouse and they were landing on the green of that par 3. So yes I agree he could easily have been on the green of many par 4 holes.

[@Nico_F]

I miss the 90s lol we really had it good.

[@bobbyswain7049]

didnt realize he had made a double on 17....good thing he had 5 or 6 shots to play with. Those driver heads looked liked spoons compared to the shovels used today lmao

[@trafyknits9222]

Commentator said that, for most players, a 6-iron would be needed for a 151-yard shot. That was in 1991. Today (2024), pros hit 6-irons about 190 to 205. No wonder golf courses are being overpowered.

[@johnnymossville]

Some of those divots out of the rough looked like bales of hay. Huge.

[@jameshoran8]

John birdied the first seven of eight holes at Carnoustie at The Open. Thats impossible.

[@encinobalboa]

Before Tiger, there was Big John Daly. Both moved the goal posts by being longer and stronger than the rest of the field.

[@ivi7792]

the amount of work and skill it takes to win this kind of tournament.. mindblowing!

[@matthewmurphy750]

An absolute legend

[@RandallDenison]

John played a lot of courses in mine and his hometown of mph tn. One of my buddies hit a 294 yrd drive. He jokingly said John beat that. John took out his 4 iron and hit it 315.

[@DougCooley-h1e]

He has more natural ability than any golfer known,,,,,,,,,,,,even drunk,IMHO.

[@bnegs521]

He and Bubba

[@ja-ks8dh]

God, he was swinging so well

[@dapper892]

One of the most improbable electric major sims ever

[@mhal4562]

That first shot of the video makes me laugh. He literally just blasted it as hard as he could. Plopped right in the bunker lol 😂

[@PantsofVance]

Look at how farther forward the divot is than the ball at 5:59. Just a huge descending blow with that overhead swing.

[@kingtrippy5006]

the most under-rated hands in golf

[@TheErockaustin]

Yes. People focus on his driving, but he won this tournament with his wedge play. He was phenomenal with a short club in his hands that week

[@sludge8506]

Two major wins!!! (The same as Johnny Miller.)

[@gregpollnow4240]

Best Golfer ever, not worried about anything and what people think, real golfer!!😊

[@RosinDaddy5280]

91 great year the year i was born

[@loganross1861]

Is it just me imagining it or does he have a fast pace of setup and shot….like he just walks up and lets loose and starts walking after it

[@trulymeparker]

Crooked Stick was designed for Daly

[@JoeyJoJoJoestarJuniorShabadoo]

John Daly is my personal idol and I try to emulate his lifestyle wherever possible.

[@ItsNotShakespeare]

Your name is from a lawrence leung dvd?

[@leoantonio]

Imagine how pleasant this video would be without the on-hold music in the background.

[@ZepG]

I always loved watching John back in the day, we all knew that cup was vodka and not water🤟.

[@ordude123]

he held a little extra weight but still was great. respect

[@larrybethune3909]

"And that was enormous and perfect". I miss Ben.

[@sipsimies1588]

I strive to play like this man

[@pohlerk]

This story would make a great film

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

Give this man a sim2 and he would literally be the American sniper.

[@bradlawler4627]

one of the Greatest stories in all of Sports

[@vd3364]

72 holes of just ripping shots. Fearless.

[@teddoughty9247]

Look on you tube. John daly asks tiger woods to drink with him. What happens next is fricking priceless

[@chriseggs3447]

Curious why this is the only year of the PGA Championship they don’t have full final round coverage. Would love to watch this incredible display of golf from a 9th alternate.

[@stevef1525]

So many other great golfers but always my favourite , as Spock said , may you live long n prosper

[@johnwarren-zt5fs]

John your still mt favorite golfer and I'm proud to call you my friend.

[@stevencripps]

Great video. He had such a pure smooth move

[@jameslight24]

Junior looks exactly like him. Exactly!

[@BillClay88]

there it is .. a win for the ages!

[@johnpaul9606]

He's so lucky to get Nick Price's caddie that week. RIP Sqeaky

[@joeldriver-sp2rg]

If Daly could have stayed at about that body weight throughout his career and been had some course management he could have won 10 majors. That's no shit. He was just so much longer than everybody that he could turn major courses into par 68s with his par 5 advantage. He is a case study on somebody who was gifted a tremendous amount of talent and didn't respect it with the way he treated his body. It's a miracle he's still alive with what he's put into his body throughout his life.

[@skippy675]

That's what makes him such a fan favorite though. He doesn't give a fucq. Not about anybody expectations. Not about what people think about his body. He lives his life his way, not to please anybody else. Love it.

[@nukem8128]

​@@skippy675 exactly

[@TheDietCoffey]

You can not care about what people think while also not being self destructive. He's a competitor like any professional. Cost himself 20 years of his dream cause he wouldn't listen.

[@joeldriver-sp2rg]

@@skippy675 Yeah and it cost him many victories, probably several majors and his body now is paying a massive price for all of it because he can barely walk and now he'll die very young. Worked out great for sure.

[@skippy675]

@@joeldriver-sp2rg you are proving the point i made. You project your standards on the guy. What you would have done in his place. He doesn't have to live up to anybody's expectations. Lives his own life how he wants. That's what is great. He doesn't try to fit into some fake image others have in their minds.

[@bnegs521]

Tonya Harding and John Daly should have had a child

[@lifeinaqua660]

Daly won a championship in a van down by the river. Insert the Chris Farley SNL sketch.

[@aaronsnideman6326]

That friggin' haircut though. John is the man!!!

[@KYExtemper]

I'd never seen this whole round before. Daly's driving accuracy wasn't great but his putting throughout the round was clutch. He kept leaving himself some testy par putts and except for the stumble at 17, he drained them all.

[@Justathought81]

Im going to tell my grandkids this is when mullets were invented

[@wgsmit02]

my goodness the divot at 5:59 is amazing

[@RandallDenison]

John went from an unknown to a megastar in one weekend.

[@ryanparadise9677]

He beat the hell out of this golf course

[@mess_noise]

Honestly I’m in awe Of the hair people!!

[@StFidjnr]

Where's the 1991 PGA championship film daly's the long shot

[@bigerrn9404]

“Grip it and Rip it”

[@RogerPeet]

I'm a better putter than Daly, but he's pretty good. I was cursed with a 'trick' knee. Held me back from winning those Majors.

[@quantumpotential7639]

When you beat Jack Hogan, or Gary Watson or even a Byron Jones, that's saying something. And Daly said a lot .

[@specialperson170]

Those commentators really shitting on him lmao

[@evankelley8678]

His tempo is craaaaazy

[@RedCandles_]

somebodies grandpappy is wearing the shit outta that ride cymbal

[@tommyjankowski1444]

"I could start a lawn with the divot he made" lmao

[@gasperstarina9837]

5:48 how was that 1iron ? Looks like hybrid

[@James-l1r9b]

Legend!!

[@scotto7924]

Where's the shot tracer?

[@DRB5000]

Good to know im not the only one whos never in the fairway

[@itwasaladream]

His son is a carbon copy of him, it is insane how much they look alike.

[@YorktownUSA]

The year I was born.

[@jumbojet8]

Legend.

[@ben_east_]

Music is obnoxious

[@valuablesandwich]

Seriously

[@valuablesandwich]

It's so bad

[@spitfireace87]

is he happy gilmore

[@DanielSong39]

Great video, horrible music