Despite Winning the Craziest $150K Bet, John Daly Never Got the Money Simply Because He Won at Something Greater

As the most free-spirited golfer on the PGA Tour, John Daly  has always loved taking up new challenges. And when they are related to someone questioning his unhealthy lifestyle and unusual diet, he sure wouldn’t second guess before accepting it. That is why when a Tour golfer made an insane bet on his life, the 2-time major champion didn’t hesitate a bit to take what he proposed.

Daly celebrated his 50th birthday on April 28, 2016. And according to ftw.ustoday.com, the golfer took his social media on the day to thank his fans for birthday wishes and also the bet he won just because he lived to see that day. “THK U all 4 the bday wishes 2day,” his tweet read. “I’m only “18” with “32” yrs of experience! Also $150 grand up from Fuzzy sayin I wouldn’t make it to 50.” 

The two-time major champion didn’t get the money from the bet

$150,000 is not a small amount. Yet, the American golfer Fuzzy Zoeller made a bet after spending a couple of days with Daly and enjoying their time together with food and drinks. 

“I think it was Tuesday morning and we played nine holes and went to T-Bonz (restaurant) and had some lunch,” Daly revealed how and why the duo set the bet. “Next thing I know, we were in the same clothes playing Wednesday at 7:30 in the morning and the par-3 tournament.” 

According to the golfer, he and Zoeller continued their fun while playing golf. “We stayed through the whole nine (holes), drinking, having a good time, and eating,” the article further added how Daly described the situation. “Fuzzy said, ‘I got 150 grand you’re never going to make it to 50.'” 

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Notably, the 1995 Open champion also revealed that “he and Zoeller never shook on the bet.” Hence, Daly was not confident that Zoeller would give him the money. “I’ll just have him give me a free bottle of his vodka,” he added. 

The diet John Daly follows as a professional golfer

Despite being a professional athlete, John Daly has never followed a healthy diet. However, he enjoys eating from fast-food restaurants, and the famous journalist Will Brinson explained what he ate while playing 18-holes by following him throughout the round. 

According to him, the 5-time PGA Tour champion had 21 cigarettes, twelve diet cokes, six packs of Peanut M&M’s, and 0.0 ounces of water while playing 18-holes of golf. 

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The unhealthy diet Daly follows is insane. Hence, it was not a surprise when his colleague made such a wild bet. Of course, the golfer couldn’t earn the money, even though he won it.  However, he still would be thankful that he is on the winning side.