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‘It’s Hard to Explain Why’: When John Daly Had an Honest Response to Tiger Woods’ Criticism

Published 03/14/2022, 10:30 AM EDT

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Tiger Woods and John Daly have played with each other in various events. Both the professionals have enjoyed friendly banter and are seen commenting on each other more often. However, recently Tiger commented on Daly asking for a golf cart in a major. To which the 55-year-old professional had a decent reply.

John Daly has the perfect reply to Tiger Woods’ criticism

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Back in 2019, just before the PGA Championship, Daly had requested to use a cart for the major event under the Americans with Disabilities Act. He asked for a cart due to arthritis in his right knee as well as, because of suffering from diabetes. Moreover, Tiger came into the scene and commented on his request. Tiger said, “As far as JD taking a cart, well. I walked with a broken leg, so…”

Long John had an honest reply to Tiger woods on his criticism of asking for a golf cart. Daly wishes that Tiger had “all the facts” before commenting on his request.

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However, surprisingly Daly did not express displeasure about Tigers’ comments. Daly said, “Not at all. He’s the best player I’ve ever played with or seen. He got his fixed for some reason. No doctor will replace my knee because of a different type of problem. It’s hard to explain why. I’m not a doctor. I just try to do what they say.”

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He added, “Osteoarthritis is a tough thing, brother. If my knee was broke, I would have had it fixed. But my situation is totally different. It’s painful as hell is all I can say. As was Tiger’s, I’m sure.” I’d love to walk. I’ve done it for years. I think it’s a disadvantage to ride, anyway. Trust me, I just can’t.” Johns’s words prove his honesty and at the same time his respect for Tiger as an individual.

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Daly loses to Tiger in 2005

On the business end, Daly lost to Tiger Woods in an epic two-man play-off back in 2005. Tiger won the2005 WGC American Express Championship. Both the professionals ended the event with an overall score of 10-under-par, as a result moving to extra holes. However, Daly could not capitalize and missed a three-foot putt for par, as a result, losing to Tiger at the second playoff hole.

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Bazif Qadri

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Bazif Qadri is a Golf writer at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing BSC Economics Hons, Bazif is a golf enthusiast. Not only a fan, but he is also an avid golfer himself.
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