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For the talents he possessed as a golfer, it is a shame that John Daly would go down only as a two-time major championship winner. But the 56-year-old gave some memorable moments across his golf career, many of which turned controversial. His private life also made headlines owing to his four marriages, transcending the turn of the century. But his relationship with Anna Cladakis has been a cordial one, which has remained positive for quite a while. The golfer himself once admitted to being in a happy space with Cladakis around in an interview with Corey McKernan.

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Daly speaks about his fiance’s support during dire times

The interview took place during the pandemic when meetings were held through online calls. The 56-year-old Daly himself admitted to not being adept enough to use such technology if not for the help of his fiance, Anna Cladakis.

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The golfer reserved the highest praise for Cladakis, calling her “one of the most supportive human beings in my world.” He also praised her skills that helped Daly with his day-to-day activities. “Ana’s got a good business sense and she’s helped me tremendously and she’s computer literate. I’m not,” he said.

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He also answered a question that asked him whether a young John Daly would heed Cladakis’ advice. “You got a point there,” he said, before talking about his struggles with his ex-wives. “I probably would have because of the support factor. Yeah, I probably would have listened because I actually have support from her. My ex-wife’s, I didn’t have any support from,” he claimed.

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When are John Daly and Anna Cladakis expected to tie the knot?

The lovebirds have been engaged to each other for long, but the question of their wedding is anyone’s guess. They first met at Daly’s favorite restaurant chain, the Hooters, though it was an unplanned meet. Back then, Cladakis worked as a promotional director for the company, while also being an entrepreneur.

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The two started dating soon after, with public appearances at Daly’s golf events. In 2014, the pair exchanged rings and announced that they were engaged. But Daly has resisted the idea of a fifth marriage for unknown reasons.

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Do you think Daly and Cladakis will get married anytime soon? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Sharan Nair is a Senior Golf Writer at EssentiallySports. He constantly covers the ongoing PGA vs LIV Golf tussle as it progresses. With over 600 articles to his name, Sharan masters the sport with his in-depth knowledge and research that is reflected in his meticulous coverage of all the Majors. As an avid fan of Tiger Woods, Sharan firmly believes that Woods' 2019 Masters win was the greatest comeback in sports history. As a sports journalist, he aspires to one day sit down for an interview with the golf great himself. In his free time, Sharan loads up on some good golf reads; his favorite being 'The Glorious World Of Golf' by Peter Dobereiner.

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