John Daly has earned a reputation as the ‘bad boy’ of golf. Well, the name pretty much extends beyond the course. He does indeed have an exceptional swing range and technique, but his fans are always on their feet, keeping updated on his tumultuous personal life. Daly tied the knot four times before he got engaged to his current girlfriend, Anna Cladakis. They have been dating since 2007 and got engaged back in 2014.
With his constantly changing partners, there has been one thing that has remained constant in the life of the 58-year-old golfing pro. The three children that he incurred from his previous wives. They are his constant source of happiness and support. He loves them so much that he openly talks about never denying them anything, no matter what. “I do try to say no to the kids. I don’t always succeed, I spoil them because I know I can. They can have whatever they want,” he stated.
Shynah Hale Daly: John Daly’s first-born
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The PGA Tour pro had his first child with his second wife Bettye Fulford in July 1992 in California. She is a professional photographer and currently lives in Arkansas. She also posts all her work on her Instagram account, which goes by @changingdalyphotography. It is through her photos that she shares various stories through her small captions. She also has a photography store with the same name.
Fulford and Daly’s marriage ended in July 1993, and Fulford won custody of her daughter. However, John Daly still spent his time with Shynah in Orlando during her summer holidays or vacations. “It’s not enough. I talk to Shynah four or five times a week, sometimes three times in one day,” said John Daly in an interview.
John Daly’s middle child
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John Daly got married to Paulette Dean in 1995. A few months after their marriage, John Daly had his second child, Sierra Lynn Dale, with his third wife. They faced several issues and opted to divorce in 1999. Sierra was very young when the proceedings began. She is the only child of the Bad Boy, who is hardly ever visible on social media. Daly’s daughter does not even have an account of her own. Sierra prefers staying away from the limelight and leading a private life. This is all the more reason as to why not much is known about John Daly’s second child.
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John Daly II and his career alignment with John Daly
John Daly had his youngest child with his fourth wife Sherrie Miller in 2003. He named him after himself and was called John Patrick Daly. He is the only son that the PGA Tour pro has got, and the only one following the footsteps of his father. Daly II is also regarded as Little John in the golf world and is among the top-ranked golfers in the USGA. He has appeared in several events, including the 2020 Dye National Junior Invitational, which was held at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Indiana. This appearance was a special one for him because this was where John Daly won his first PGA Tour title back in 1991. He tied for second in the event.
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John Daly II was sent to the University of Arkansas, where he played collegiate golf, similar to his father. They have been spotted playing golf together on many occasions, the first being the 2016 PNC Championship. “It’s just one of the highlights of my life. To be able to play in a PGA Tour event with your son and win, it’s pretty doggone special,” said Daly.
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