John Daly began his career with the win at the 1991 PGA Championship. The event gave a shock to the golf world since he was just a rookie on the PGA Tour. However, did you know that he donated a huge amount of his winning money for a family in need? 

The golfer told the story in an interview with Golfing World, in which he reminisced each moment from his 1991 victory. 

“When I won the tournament, I donated $30,000 to the kids.” The golfer simply explained since he knew it was one of the best decisions of his life. Daly described the moment as if it happened yesterday to the interviewer. 

He explained that it was raining during the championship. And he had heard that a father of two children had died after lightning struck him. “I just heard about it on the news,” Daly added. “And I reached out to the PGA of America to get a hold of the mother.” 

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He further explained that he donated a huge amount to the children after winning the event. Even though he was young at the moment, Daly knew the money would help the family. He just didn’t know how much it mattered to them!

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John Daly donated money provided for two generations!

“Both of them got college educations and saved enough money for one of their other children to go to school.” The pride Daly felt while saying this was evident. 

It was a miracle that Daly got a chance to play at the PGA Championship in 1991. He was the 9th and final alternate of the field and got the chance to compete. Nevertheless, Daly won the tournament with a three-shot lead from Bruce Lietzke. 

Since he was the last time addition, he didn’t even get to hit balls in the practice round. However, Daly scored 69-67-69-71 in the four rounds and won the tournament with an overall under-par score. 

After the 1991 Major, he has won many tournaments, including the 1995 Open Championship. Moreover, his long drives earned him the nickname Long John. 

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Miracles happen for a reason. And it had happened for Daly that day so that he could be helpful for a family.