During the 90s, Daly was the longest hitter of the golf ball. He would bomb a 300-yard drive with ease, which was incredible during those days. Therefore, fans used to call him ‘Long John,’ and he was one of the most fan-favorite golfers.
John Daly had one of the most horrendous rounds of golf as he carded a 78 at the Australian Open in 2008. And while he was on the final hole, Daly smashed a fan’s camera against a tree in a rage. The two-time major championship winner was annoyed as he felt the camera was too close to his face.
Daly had no case to answer, as Golf Australia blamed the fan for this incident. They revealed that there are boards on all gates that say there are no cameras allowed. As a result, the golf fan bore the brunt of the blame.
Meanwhile, the Australian Open director accepted that Daly’s behavior wasn’t appropriate. “Of course he’s sorry. It’s certainly not right, but people react differently to different circumstances,” believes the Australian Open director