Golf Style
Daly's golf swing is easily recognized, as he sends the club way "past parallel" to the ground on his backswing, an unorthodox method that nevertheless generates tremendous power. Daly is a consistent challenger for the Driving Distance crown and has won that title a record-setting 11 times as of 2004, 8 of which were consecutive. His lifetime average for distance off the tee is 309.4 yards, and his single-season personal best is an average of 314.3 yards, which he attained in 2003. Single drives in excess of 350 yards are not uncommon, and Daly can reach very long par 5 holes in two strokes. Daly claimed on The Howard Stern Show to have done an 806-yard drive on the LA airport runway. He is also known for having soft hands and a deft touch in his short game around the greens.
Daly has been sponsored in recent years by Loudmouth Golf, John Daly's Golf Shops, Gripmaster Golf Grips, Golf (Focus Golf Systems), Hooters restaurants, and 84 Lumber. In May 2009 his Hooters sponsorship was dropped. Also in 2009 he signed sponsorship deals with All Sport and Big Red.
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