Pressure can really break an athlete, and experienced golfers know this! Hence, they do not want their kids to give up the game because of its unavoidable pressure. And that was exactly the case with the golf veteran, John Daly. As his son John Daly II is about to tee off in the U.S. Amateur, his dad has a few words for the young golfer. 

In a recent story posted by the golfer on his Instagram, John Daly shared the post by the USGA and said words of encouragement to his son, ahead of the amateur tournament. The caption written on the story was beautiful and full of John Daly’s life lessons. “My boy…. always do your best”,  read the caption, the 7-word reminder is enough to fuel little John for the upcoming competition.  “Everybody’s best is different”, the caption continued. 

The golf legend has undergone not one, but two knee replacement surgeries, and has bravely battled cancer. And as if that wasn’t enough Daly also had to withdraw from the golf tournament at Royal Troon due to a knee injury. He shared a painful-looking photo of his swollen knee on Twitter, explaining that he has iliotibial band syndrome, a common overuse injury that causes inflammation and irritation. After his injuries became his enemy and the pressure became undeniable, it seems like Daly was trying to tell his son not to get too indulged in the competition and the prize, because it could take a toll on him.

And it’s true, that players, especially golfers, should know to have fun before they set their sights on the prize. And that is exactly what Daly was trying to tell his son, “You can’t always be the best, but you can always do your best 👊🏻 ”, such a great reminder for Daly II. With these motivational lines, Daly Jr will surely do his best in the game and it won’t matter if he wins or loses because the young golfer will know that his father supports and loves him no matter what. 

Daly II is ready to set the competition ablaze with his father’s blessing: “Enjoy the ride, son, @johndalyII”. The U.S. Amateur will be taking off on August 12. The tournament will be enticing as a bunch of amateur golfers will be teeing off to secure a place in the 2025 U.S. Open. At 10:01 a.m., the talented young golfer, John Daly II, will tee off alongside Tyson Shelley and Colin Summers. And as always, he has his father’s support. 

John Daly’s opinion of his son’s golf skills

John Daly can’t help but beam with pride when talking about his son, John Daly II. Ahead of Little John’s Korn Fery Tour debut his father said, “I can’t keep up with him now. He hits it so far.” He was impressed by his son’s exceptional balance and said, “He doesn’t go quite past parallel like his pops, but if you look at his balance, the balance is unbelievable”. And it is unbelievable indeed.

“He’s so strong; that’s why he hits it so far. Every part of his body is working”. As a father, John Daly loves every moment of watching his son grow and improve. He’s grateful to be able to share his own experiences and expertise with John II. And he’s excited to see him make a name for himself in the golf world. With his father’s legacy as inspiration, John II is set to carve his own path and make a lasting impression. Will he rise to the challenge and make his mark on the golf world? Only time will tell.