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ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND – JULY 15: John Daly of the United States looks on during Day Two of The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course on July 15, 2022 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)
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ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND – JULY 15: John Daly of the United States looks on during Day Two of The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course on July 15, 2022 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)
Known as one of the most talented golfers of all time, John Daly has earned a unique name for himself over the years. The PGA Tour pro has been one of the longest hitters on any given course. Moreover, the golfer is known better for his non-country club looks and colorful pants on the field. With such a decorated career, he has made around $12 million as career earnings. However, his current net worth is no less than a shock for the fans!
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How much is John Daly’s current net worth?
Daly, 56, has been playing professional golf for several decades now. Despite facing numerous injuries and undergoing several surgeries, the golfer refuses to quit playing! The golf legend has made countless records on the field and has earned millions of hearts with his performances. And all his record-breaking games have helped him earn around $12 million throughout his career on the PGA Tour.
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December 17, 2022, Orlando, Florida, United States: John Daly prepares to tee off on the tenth hole during the first round of the 2022 PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando. Orlando United States – ZUMAs197 20221217_zaa_s197_133 Copyright: xPaulxHennessyx
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However, things have not been very straightforward in the golfer’s personal life. Daly often talks about a few habits that he absolutely dislikes in himself. And one of those major bad habits has been gambling! There have been times when the golfer has lost tens of millions of dollars on vending machines and casinos in Vegas and other places.
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PGA, Golf Herren PNC Championship – Pro-Am Dec 16, 2022 Orlando, Florida, USA John Daly hits his tee shot on the second hole during a pro-am round of the PNC Championship golf tournament at Ritz Carlton Golf Club Grande Lakes Orlando Course. Orlando Ritz Carlton Golf Club Grande Lakes Orlando Course Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xReinholdxMatayx 20221216_jcd_mb4_0036
And that is probably the biggest reason why his current net worth is as low as $2 million. Fans would agree that Daly’s net worth should have been much higher than it currently is. But unfortunately, the golfer hasn’t been able to accumulate a lot of wealth and assets. But that doesn’t change the fact that Daly still prefers to live his life king-size!
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Another reason for not being able to retain his wealth is his multiple divorces. The golfer has been married four times, and unfortunately, divorced four times as well. With an overall ‘bad boy’ image, the golf legend hasn’t been able to work through any of his marriages yet. However, all his divorces have caused him to face huge financial strains over the years. Although there are no official records of how much he had to pay as alimony to all his ex-wives, it is still nothing compared to the amount of money he has lost to gambling!
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