‘I’m Not Signing the Guy’s A**’: When John Daly Suffered An ‘Embarrassing’ Encounter With a Cop

Published 11/14/2022, 7:30 PM EST

John Daly was on a roll of winning streaks back in 1995. However, what we will focus today on was how he was caught off guard once during the 1995 Opens. Apparently, a man from the audience was the one to cause the scene.

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John Daly does not have the most conventional story. The pro golfer has had his share of struggle day in and out. He has probably lived through it all. He is one of the few golfers who never failed to grab the public eye. He is mostly in news for a multitude of reasons, ranging from his personal to professional life.

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John Daly and the case of the 1995 Open Championship Streaker

John Daly is known for his style and way of dealing with extreme situations. The pro golfer and the shocking situations that encounter him are probably the rarest of all.

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Daly is no stranger to rather surprising public encounters. He was once held in a strange situation where a fan from the audience walked, or rather ran out naked during the Opens. The man, apparently, had a big arrow drawn pointing down at his backside. It was a sight to remember in the history of golf.

Daly was asked what he was thinking during the 1995 Open when he was at the peak of his professional career and someone burst out the crowd stark bollock naked with 19th hole and a big arrow pointing down the backside running straight at him.

He said, “Well, I heard he was a cop, and he bet a hundred pounds. There’s 90 people in his precinct so he won nine thousand pounds. They didn’t even arrest him. He went back to the precinct, stayed naked, and drank with them. But it’s a little embarrassing. I signed a lot of stuff but that’s one picture I won’t sign. A lot of people want me to sign it but I’m not signing the guy’s a**, I’m sorry.”

As per Daly, the person who pulled the action did not face any consequences considering his post as a cop. In totality, he only earned money out of the situation and embossed his name around the golf world. But the sole and primary question that arises is, at what cost?

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The American Underdog talks about how he didn’t fit in

Long John has probably had a very long history of struggles, some greater than others. He has struggled with a variety of addictions, ranging from drugs to food to gambling. In addition, he is currently battling cancer.

Daly’s “never-say-die” attitude, on the other hand, is probably what makes him America’s favorite underdog. He has, however, had his fair share of attempts to fit in.

He said, “I just didn’t fit in. Do you know what I mean? I wasn’t a silver-spoon kid on the golf course growing up. And no disrespect to any of them, but it was hard for me to get to know some of the guys on Tour.”

Daly does not shy away from talking about his internal battles. He once talked about how he was very close to attempting suicide. As per sources, Thomas “Hollywood’’ Henderson, the famed Dallas Cowboys player who overcame substance abuse problems, was the one to help him out of the situation.

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Daiemah is a golf writer at EssentiallySports. Having been writing since the age of 12, she has had a keen interest in Golf. Daiemah admires Nelly Korda and Tiger Woods, and would love to see more women excel in the sport.

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Jito Tenson

‘I’m Not Signing the Guy’s A**’: When John Daly Suffered An ‘Embarrassing’ Encounter With a Cop

John Daly and the case of the 1995 Open Championship Streaker

The American Underdog talks about how he didn’t fit in

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