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John Daly might not be counted in the elite list of the game’s greatest players. However, the American star has clearly succeeded in positioning himself as one of the most loved players in the business. Over the years, he has been one of the most looked-after players in tournaments. However, going back in time, the fan’s favorite once suffered an unfortunate incident on the golf course.

In 2015, the former PGA and Open Championship winner headed to Canton, Mississippi to play a local golf tournament. Surrounded by fans, the now 56-year-old suddenly suffered a fall while walking with a fellow golfer who asserted that Daly had ‘no pulse’. Falling short of breath, he was rushed to a medical center nearby. While fans hoped for his speedy recovery, they were overjoyed to see Daly back on the golf course the very next day.

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John Daly suffers a collapsed lung

Going through the history pages, Daly is known for his hard smoking habits. He is also known for his love for diet coke. Following the incident, the 2-time Major champion was rushed to the Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville. Undergoing examinations, it was diagnosed that Daly suffered a collapsed lung.

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Opening up about the incident, Daly said, “I was having a great time and then suddenly — boom — I’m falling down while on the 18th tee and the next thing I know I’m in an ambulance. It was scary.”

The medical examination opened doors for various possible reasons behind the lung collapse. His then-agent asserted that Daly was struggling with a rib injury dating back to 2007. Something, which potentially contributed to the incident.

On the other hand, Daly himself asserted that a change in his swing led to the collapsed lung. “I had to change my swing some to get a good grip, and the doctor said the changed motion is likely what led to the collapsed lung,” he said.

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Struggling to breathe, Daly underwent some further examinations at the medical center. However, neither of it seemed sufficient enough to stop the California born player from doing what he loves. Result? The very next day, John Daly was back on the golf course of the Country Club of Canton, ready with his clubs.

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