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SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA – SEPTEMBER 18: John Daly of the United States putts on the 5th green during the second round of the Sanford International Presented by Cambria at Minnehaha Country Club on September 18, 2021 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
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SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA – SEPTEMBER 18: John Daly of the United States putts on the 5th green during the second round of the Sanford International Presented by Cambria at Minnehaha Country Club on September 18, 2021 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
Winning major championships as well as various other professional events is the dream of every golfer. Every professional would love to achieve these feats. However, when one moves to the latter part of their career as a golfer, one would love to become a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Nevertheless, not every professional is able to achieve this feat, and John Daly is one of them.
John Daly has been famous both on and off the course. The 55-year-old professional is famous for his long drives off-the-tee. However, there is one feat or feather that Dalt would like to attach to his cap.
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Daly on how he wants to change the thing he has not won
John Daly is one such famous name who has not been yet inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Back in 2020, he spoke about how he wanted to change the criteria for getting into the Golf Hall of Fame.
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Daly spoke about how he wants to change the criteria regarding an entry into the Golf Hall of Fame. Daly spoke about in Golf’s Subpar.
He said, “I think the Hall of Fame should be fans voting in, or the people who are behind it. I know I’ve done some pretty stupid things, but the way I look at it, I look at all these greats who are in the hall of fame because they moved the needle in the game of golf.”
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – OCTOBER 08: John Daly of the United States laughs while on the ninth green during the first round of the PGA TOUR Champions Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS on October 8, 2021, at Timuquana Country Club in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
He also admits that his impact on the game has not always been positive. He added, “I don’t think it’s something I can really say. It’s out of my hands. I feel like I’ve done a lot for the game but I’ve also done a lot that wasn’t good for the game—attitude sometimes.”
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Do you think he will be able to get into the World Golf Hall of Fame?
John Daly at 2021 PNC Championship
Daly as well as his son, John Patrick Daly II were a part of the 2021 PNC Championship. The duo played some exceptional golf throughout the two rounds. As a result, won the event with an overall score of 27-under-par. Moreover, won the event with a two-stroke lead.
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What are your views about Daly’s statement? Do you also feel the criteria can be changed for the World Golf Hall of Fame?
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