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The 2022 PGA Championship witnessed some exciting golf in the opening round. Among the many professionals who played well, John Daly, the Tour veteran, caught everyone’s attention with his impressive game. And thoroughly impressed, Paige Spiranac took to Twitter to tweet about the same.

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A former golf professional, Spiranac expressed her desire to see John Daly win the second major championship of the year. She made the tweet using her official Twitter account on May 19th, Thursday, when the first round began at Southern Hills Country Club.

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Spiranac is among the famous names in golf and is a former pro-turned social media sensation. Addressing her massive fan base, the 29-year-old tweeted that she is rooting for Long John to win the 2022 PGA Championship. Not to forget, Daly won the PGA Championship in 1991 and is a fan favorite at the event this year.

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Paige’s tweet said, “Give me a John Daly major win.” The tweet came to light as Daly teed up at the 2022 PGA Championship. He opened his first round at the second major championship event with a birdie on the first hole. And he was also leading the event at the initial stages of the opening round on Thursday.

Does the golf world want a ‘John Daly major’?

Golf and Daly fans from all parts of the globe reacted to Paige’s tweet about the two-time major championship winner. The majority of fans agreed with Spiranac’s desire and reacted similarly. At the same time, a few others seemed to have a different take on the matter.

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What did Daly shoot in the first round yesterday?

The 56-year-old professional made a solid start to the 2022 PGA Championship. Daly carded an opening round of two-over-par, 72, and ended the first round with an overall score of two-over-par. As a result, the American professional is in a tied 56th position on the leaderboard heading into the second round on Friday.

His first round of 72 included two birdies and one bogey on the opening nine holes; John moved out in one-under-par, 34. He made one birdie and three bogeys on the back nine to end his round.

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