Health Status of John Daly Confirmed After He Mysteriously Left Seniors Tour Event Midway

John Daly swings hard and fast, but even the wildest rides come with a few emotional bumps along the way. The season started with Daly announcing his hand surgery, followed by his announcement of being in remission from the bladder cancer he was diagnosed with in 2020. He then dropped out of the PGA Championship for Regions Tradition and skipped that event as well. There were no explanations from his side at that time; however, it seems like Daly is on the verge of a full health improvement.

This could be a positive sign for his game. Daly, who has struggled since his left-hand surgery, has said that his main problem is hitting the ball well on three-quarter shots, along with his putting. Even so, he played seven holes at the Regions Tradition, made two birdies in a row, and recorded a double bogey on the 3rd hole. After scoring another double bogey on the 7th hole, he decided to withdraw from the tournament. Fans were surprised, especially since he didn’t provide an explanation. Now, there’s an update.

According to the recent development, John Daly will be at the Congressional Blue Course for the Senior PGA Championship, starting May 22. This may be a good sign for both Daly and his fans. For instance, in 2024, Daly left the senior major even before the opening round because of a thumb injury. Similarly, in 2023, he withdrew from the Senior PGA Championship due to an undisclosed injury

However, for the 59-year-old golfer who believes “waking up is a win for me,” his long history with injuries and health scares is well-known. Two years after announcing his battle with bladder cancer in 2020, he had a full knee replacement surgery and then underwent another full knee replacement on his other knee. In addition to that, he is managing type 2 diabetes. The impact of such a long history of injuries and illness is clear in his gameplay.

For instance, this season, Daly’s best performance came at the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, where he finished T50. However, part of John Daly’s challenges also stems from his drinking habits. While we look forward to his return to form at the Senior PGA Championship, here’s the drinking update John Daly shared with us just a few months ago.

John Daly’s drinking habits are here to stay

“Probably 60-65 in a day,” John Daly said on the Like a Farmer podcast while talking about how many ‘Good Boy’ he can drink in a single day. A surprised Pat Spinosa, the host of the podcast, couldn’t help but return, “65 of those?” Daly agreed, “Yea, probably, easily.” But that isn’t the end of the day for John Daly, the face of the ‘Good Boy’ Vodka Cocktails. After gulping down “60-65” Good Boys in a day, he heads to downtown Nashville, checks out the bars, listens to music, and enjoys a few more drinks. However, the drinking problem isn’t new.

John Daly’s journey with alcohol has been filled with challenges, starting at an early age when he claims he began drinking before turning 10. His habits have led to significant consequences, including two rehab stints. At one point, he chose to switch from whisky to other alcoholic beverages, saying that whisky was negatively impacting his game. Paradoxically, he has also mentioned that some of his best performances occurred while he was drinking.

In a 2016 interview on “In Depth with Graham Bensinger,” Daly discussed his drinking habits and recounted a near-death experience from his youth related to alcohol. He described a moment when he was so inebriated that he “passed out” and needed medical assistance to have his stomach pumped. Additionally, Daly shared that he started smoking at 19 and struggled with cigarette addiction, illustrating a complicated relationship with substances that has influenced both his personal and professional life. Hopefully, we will get to see the best of him this week.