‘It’s Killed Me’: John Daly Once Opened Up About the Negative Impact of Technology in Golf

Advancement in golf is achieving newer heights with each passing year. Moreover, golf ball technology has gone through various technological changes over the years, benefiting the professionals. However, John Daly has a different viewpoint in the argument and revealed something incredible about how the new technology has affected his game.

John Daly on the new technology golf ball

Long John is arguably one of the biggest hitters of all time and even manages to hit the ball miles off the tee at this age, 55. Moreover, the new golf ball with a firmer outer surface helps him hit it even longer. However, once an interview revealed how the new hard golf ball has affected his golf game. And how he can not do what he was able to do with the Balata golf ball.

Daly spoke about the same in an interview with David Meltzer back in 2018. His view on the new generation of golf balls will truly amaze every golf fan.

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He said, “You know, the golf ball I think it’s been the big deal. I think the golf ball just flies further. But for me I mean I’m I’m not hitting it nowhere near when I was young. I haven’t been the same I had to go from a draw to cut. So I mean technology to be honest, is really not helped John Daly at all it’s actually hurt me.”

He added, “For me, I think it’s killed me because I’m not as great as I used to be as a short game artist. I was always a Balata guy. Yeah, you had to really work a Balata ball. And these balls, you can barely hardly ever cut them or draw them because they’re so firm now.”

John’s words highlight how tough is the transition from the old style and the new generation golf ball. And also the effect that it has on the professional’s game.

How many major championships has Daly won?

Long John his long and illustrious golf career has managed to win two major championships. He won his maiden major championship win in 1991. Daly won the 1991 PGA Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club in an emphatic fashion. He won the event with an overall score of 12-under-par and as a result, won the event with a comfortable three-shot cushion. John carded a final round of one-under-par, 71 on Sunday.

Daly’s second major title came four years after his first one back in 1995. He ended the 1995 Open Championship at St Andrew’s with an overall score of six-under-par. And carded a final round of one-under-par 71 on the final round on a windy day. As a result, forcing a playoff between himself and Costantino Rocca. Moreover, Daly carded an aggregate of one-under-par on the fourth playoff hole and managed to win at the home of golf.

What are your views about the new-gen golf ball?

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