John Daly pocketed a nice sum after NFL player | Golf News

Golf legend John Daly struck a wager with a Tennessee Titans tight end that did not fairly work out in the soccer star’s favor. Daly is a two-time major champion and five-time PGA Tour winner, more generally seen hanging out at Hooters and mingling with followers in current years.

Yet his wild and unpredictable persona has been recognized to land him in some outstanding conditions. Take the time he confronted off against a Titans star in a straight-up money match. Daly challenged the NFL star to a $5,000 spherical of golf at 7 a.m. The two-time major winner lately recounted the story on the ForePlay podcast.

Upon arriving at the course, Daly was greeted by a considerably intoxicated tight end hacking balls on the driving vary. Noticing the soccer star’s condition, Daly proposed an different wager of $100 per gap, which the player flatly rejected.

“Hey, I’ll let you out of that $5,000 bet if you want to, because $5,000 is awkward for anybody,” said Daly. “No man, f— you,” said the soccer player. “You said $5,000. You’re giving me five strokes. We’re doing this.”

Daly tried to intervene, but his enjoying companion remained firmly dedicated to the unique phrases.

“No, you can go f— yourself; we are doing this s—,” responded the considerably intoxicated individual. “Alright, motherf—–,” Daly shot back.

Over the opening 10 holes, Daly posted seven-under par. He even sank the ultimate putt one-handed with a cigarette dangling from his lips. The final price of the wager? $5,800 when facet bets have been tallied.

Daly has never been one to restrain himself either on or off the course. For years, he maintained a ritual of spending time at the Hooters situated close to the Masters match grounds.

That custom ended this yr when the Hooters location was shut down completely and torn down. This time around, Daly divided his time between the Top Dawg Tavern and Topgolf in Augusta.

“This week has always been about the fans as much as the golf, and I’ve spent a lot of great nights hanging out with them over the years,” Daly said. “This time we’re bringing that energy to Topgolf, where people can grab a drink, take some swings and just have a good time together.

“I’m wanting ahead to kicking back, assembly some of us and retaining the get together going after the rounds.”