“To my amazing fiancé, thank you for your unwavering hard work & generous heart that made our charity event this week such a HUGE success!” John Daly’s heartfelt message to his fiancée Anna Cladakis, shared two days ago, perfectly captures the essence of their partnership, both on and off the golf course. The couple recently hosted the John Daly Golf Invitational at the Old Hickory Country Club in Tennessee, a tournament that was ideated by Daly’s mother, Mama Lou, in 1991 to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of the Arkansas River Valley.

The event was a huge success, not just because of the golf, but also due to its charitable and eco-friendly approach. The couple incorporated exclusive parties, food, drinks, goody bags, and even wellness activities like yoga sessions and healthy-eating workshops. Daly and Cladakis have consistently used their platform to champion causes across the country, showcasing their commitment to giving back to the community, and that’s the reason the ‘bad boy’ is so loved by the golf fans.

Now, as many of you might already be aware, Daly is celebrating his 59th birthday. It was 1966, in Carmichael, California – the celebrated personality was born to achieve remarkable victories in golf. Beyond crushing drives on the course, we know that John Daly has rocked his way into the music scene. The golf legend has released his own albums and isn’t shy about grabbing a mic for a live performance. In true Daly style, he often celebrates his birthday not with a quiet dinner but with a full-blown concert, belting out country tunes and classics for his fans.

This takes us back to his 56th birthday celebration when he showed off his pipes. Daly, best known for his powerful golf swings, is also blessed with musical skill and recently treated fans to a rare live performance of his classic song “Hit it Hard,” a track featured in the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary of the same name.

Although Daly often performs Bob Dylan’s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” this performance showcased his vocal abilities, with a beer in hand, proving his talent extends beyond the golf course. And now fans are wondering what the golfer would do for his 59th birthday as they are wishing him a good one!

Netizens shower love on John Daly

Starting strong, one fan said, “Happy Birthday to the one and only @PGA_JohnDaly ! 🎉⛳ JD, you’re absolutely awesome and a true legend—there’s no one else like you in the golfing world! Wishing you a fantastic day filled with big drives and bigger laughs! 🥳🎂 #GolfingLegend” while the other wrote, “Happy Birthday, Wild thing.” Well, if you don’t know, John Daly has been widely regarded as a bit of a wild card in golf, earning the nickname “Wild Thing” for his antics on and off the course, and his nickname matches his words. When asked about being a role model, Daly jokingly advises anyone looking up to him to do the opposite, saying, “If you look at me as a role model, if you do the opposite of John Daly, you’re going to do really well in life.” 

But despite that, there are golfers who look up to him, or as one fan said, “Women want to be with him, men want to be him.”Well, that is true, and one of the golfers who draws inspiration from Daly is none other than Bryson DeChambeau, who has even affectionately referred to him as “Daddy.” The two long hitters teamed up in 2024 for the “Break 50” challenge, with Daly enthusiastically responding to DeChambeau’s call for suggestions with “LFG,” and DeChambeau agreeing to give fans what they wanted. But neither Daly nor  DeChambeau broke 50 in their “Break 50” challenge video. In fact, DeChambeau has only achieved a score under 50 once in his “Break 50” series, and that was with NFL quarterback Tony Romo, where they scored 22 under 50 at Maridoe Golf Club.

Then, one fan commented, “Happy birthday, Jumpstart!” while the other wrote, “One of the few treasures the game has left.” Well, Daly is indeed a treasure in golf, celebrated for his exceptional on-course abilities and memorable moments, including his remarkable “zero-to-hero” victory in the 1991 PGA Championship and his impressive Open Championship win in 1995. Do you remember any amazing Daly moments? Let us know in the comment section below!