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JACKSONVILLE, FL – OCTOBER 08: John Daly of the United States laughs while on the ninth green during the first round of the PGA TOUR Champions Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS on October 8, 2021 at Timuquana Country Club in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – OCTOBER 08: John Daly of the United States laughs while on the ninth green during the first round of the PGA TOUR Champions Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS on October 8, 2021 at Timuquana Country Club in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
You cannot explore golf history without mentioning the late Arnold Palmer. A part of the big three, along with Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus, Palmer’s career, helped shape the game as we know it. Understandably, his passing away was a big blow to the world.
Fans and players mourned his demise, honoring him in various ways. Among those players was John Daly, who chose to share a favorite story.
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AUGUSTA, GA – APRIL 09: Arnold Palmer hits out a bunker during the Par 3 Contest at the 2008 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2008 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images for Golfweek)
John Daly shares an iconic story about Arnold Palmer
Following Palmer’s unfortunate passing away in 2016, Rock Bottom Golf asked Daly to share a memory.
Knowing Daly, the PGA Tour icon did not disappoint. Not only is it hilarious, but it also manages to make everyone miss Palmer. “My favorite story about Arnold Palmer would be (that) one time we’re at Bay Hill and I’m playing with him on the 10th hole,” Daly said. “And he asked me and Kenny Perry that, ‘you all ever heard about this blue pill called Viagra?'”
Of course, this elicited a laugh from Daly and Perry, who had certainly heard about Viagra before. Palmer, however, admitted to taking it so he does not fall out of his bed.
Daly added that he surely has a lot more stories about Palmer, but this one seems to be his favorite. He continues to miss him and stated everyone loved Palmer dearly. “He was the greatest ambassador for the game of golf. Rest in peace Arnie, we love you. We miss you”.
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Arnold Palmer hits the ceremonial first tee shot to start the 2007 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia on April 5, 2007 (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/WireImage)
Did Daly and Palmer played together?
The golf course Daly has referred to in the video is most likely the Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Located in Florida, the private club and hotel are host to the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Looking back, Palmer’s 62 PGA titles are worthy of various honors. Out of those, 29 were from 1960 to 1963, which were probably his most dominant years. Nicknamed ‘The King’, courtesy of his skill and charm, Palmer’s popularity remains almost unrivaled.
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Do you have a favorite Palmer story like Daly’s? Let us know.
