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ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND – JULY 15: John Daly of the United States looks on during Day Two of The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course on July 15, 2022 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)
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ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND – JULY 15: John Daly of the United States looks on during Day Two of The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course on July 15, 2022 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)
Every pro athlete has their fan following no matter which sport they play. But in the case of PGA Tour Pro, John Daly, fans from all around the world find something or the other to love in the golfer.
While he is tagged the bad boy of the royal sport due to his troubles with smoking and drinking, as well as consequential health and social issues, Daly is a beloved figure in golf for more than one reason. Many fans love his teddy-bear personality but most recently, the 57-year-old golfer displayed his “patriotism” in the most fascinating way.
John Daly’s video is rampant on social media
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The PGA Tour pro has suffered from many health conditions in the past, including a knee surgery. However, that did not stop him from taking a comfortable field goal during the practice rounds for the PGA Tour Champions event in St. Louis. The 57-year-old is scheduled to play at the Ascension Charity Classic at the Norwood Hills Country Club in Missouri this week but decided to take a shot at a football career first.
The beloved American golfer was seen on the field, barefoot, taking a shot at a field goal, and making it exactly how he did back in 1992. His penchant for the American sport demonstrates his love for his country with valor. The video is making its rounds across social media platforms. LIV Golf Nation even pointed out in their caption, “How can anyone not love John Daly?”
Although the video was originally shared by the PGA Tour Champions, tagging John Daly in the reels, it has garnered a lot of attention from fan sites and platforms. “He’s still got it,” the OG caption rightfully pointed out, because indeed he does. His replicant field kick was just as stunning at age 57 as it was in his early years.
How can anyone not love John Daly? pic.twitter.com/XOYvTIIjJL
— LIV Golf Nation (@LIVGolfNation) September 7, 2023
Daly fans are going gaga over the adorable video of the pro golfer taking his shot barefoot. Some fans are truly impressed at his activeness despite his health problems not so long ago.
John Daly’s fans react to his former dream kick
It is no secret that John Daly is a huge sports fan and once dreamt of playing on the NFL team. However, he chose to pursue professional golf instead and his fans love him for it. Upon seeing the extraordinary talent on the field, they couldn’t help but admire his sense of sportsmanship.
Some fans wrote, “One of the greatest dual-sport athletes of our time!” while another added to the view, “kicks just like he did in the 80s lol.”One ardent Daly admirer called him a “Pure athlete.”
One of the greatest dual-sport athletes of our time!
— Travelin_John (@travelin_john) September 7, 2023
kicks just like he did in the 80s lol
— Dillon Coughenour (@Dillon_Coke) September 7, 2023
Pure athlete!
— Critical Based Theorist (@BasedTheorist) September 7, 2023
There were also those who saw through the field kick into John Daly’s inner patriot. They eagerly commented, “Seems unfathomable that [Daly] never played in a Ryder Cup. His patriotism alone would have at least helped us show better at a Belfry, Valderrama or Celtic Manor. He should go for a captaincy… he’d slay it!”
Seems unfathomable that @PGA_JohnDaly never played in a Ryder Cup. His patriotism alone would have at least helped us show better at a Belfry, Valderrama or Celtic Manor. He should go for a captaincy… he’d slay it!
— Brandon Tucker (@brandonmtucker) September 7, 2023
There were also fans who found hilarity in the caption and ironically asked, “Wait…there are people who don’t love John Daly??????????” After all, the PGA Tour Champions pro has garnered fans from all over the world through the years.
Wait…there are people who don’t love John Daly??????????
— St. Augustine's Fountain (@Aquilegy) September 7, 2023
Despite all the love, of course, there were some netizens who did not find the video all that appealing. They plainly stated, “Why should everyone love a big fat red neck kicking a ball barefoot?”
Why should everyone love a big fat red neck kicking a ball barefoot?
— Iron Tryon (@justhititpure) September 8, 2023
Regardless of haters, Daly fans loved the video and called the pro golfer “Alpha John,” for his remarkable talent.
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Alpha John!!
— Nick Adams (Alpha Male) (@NickAdamsinUSA) September 7, 2023
Daly has proven time and again that he is a gifted athlete. This particular field goal demonstrates that even though he never played pro football, he remains a “dual athlete” at heart come hell or high water.
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Did you enjoy the field goal by John Daly? What do you think of him taking the kick after his knee surgery? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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