John Daly secures new contract with Hooters after | Golf News

John Daly, despite a current health scare and lacking the PGA Championship, has renewed his legendary partnership with Hooters through a recent contract.

The 59-year-old, who holds a lifetime exemption for the PGA Championship due to his memorable 1991 victory, opted out of the match after present process emergency surgical procedure on his left hand in January. Instead, Daly selected to play in the Regions Tradition in Birmingham, Alabama, one of this yr’s 5 majors on the PGA Tour Champions circuit.

“I can go there [PGA Championship] and miss the cut and get $6,000. But I’m playing Birmingham. I love Regions. They’re a great sponsor,” stated Daly.

Regarding his health, Daly remarked: “Waking up is a win for me.”

Daly is not prepared to give up golf. He has inked a deal to prolong his iconic relationship with Hooters for at least two more years, guaranteeing the continuation of a partnership between the restaurant chain and one of probably the most charismatic figures in golf historical past.

“I’m like Lazarus – I keep coming back from the dead,” Daly quipped upon his return to aggressive golf at the Hoag Classic. Reflecting on his profession and health battles, he stated: “I didn’t think I’d been out here for three decades, I’ve only been dead 11 times… 16 surgeries in four years, I’ve lost count pretty much.”

Hooters is ecstatic to proceed their partnership with Daly, a fervent supporter of the model. Bruce Skala, Hooters’ chief advertising and marketing officer, expressed his enthusiasm: “We love John’s ability to keep on swinging and perpetually keep his eye on the win.

“His larger-than-life character and authenticity makes him the proper match for Hooters. We are ecstatic our renewed pairing with John brings Hooters followers and company one other spherical of enjoyable.”

Daly himself is equally thrilled about the collaboration, stating: “No matter how I play on the golf course, I all the time take pleasure in having a spherical with wings at Hooters. It’s a place that seems like household, and I’m proud to keep reppin’ a model that is aware of how to grip it, rip it, and have a good time.

“We’ve got wings, cold drinks-including a few Good Boy Vodka cocktails with my name on’ em-and the best fans in the world. Let’s go another round.”

In addition to his promotional endeavors, Daly is set to make a splash in Hollywood with a important function in the extremely anticipated sequel ‘Happy Gilmore 2,’ starring alongside megastar Adam Sandler.

“I’m kind of Happy’s brother. Hopefully, it’s coming out July 25th. I haven’t heard when the premiere is coming out,” Daly stated on ‘Like a Farmer Podcast.’

“But I had a blast. And Adam’s been a friend of mine for a long time. We just had a blast doing it. It’s funny, funny, funny. That’s all I’m going to say. It is awesome. He’s amazing. He’s probably one of the best for-seeked actors right now. And he was more into this one. maybe. He produces a lot of his movies.”