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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)
John Daly is one of the most celebrated players in the history of golf. The PGA Tour pro recently changed his mind and wanted to join the LIV Golf league. But was rejected by Greg Norman for the same. Despite making several records on the field like other fit players, the golf legend is currently going through a lot physically. Daly recently opened up about his new physical setback after withdrawing from the Sanford International tournament.
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John Daly withdrew from Sanford International due to physical conditions
Sanford International began with a huge ovation for John Daly since the fans were going to see him play after a long time. However, it was not long before Daly felt he was not in the best condition to play a tournament. In his recent tweet, he mentioned that he had withdrawn from Sanford International due to physical setbacks.
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 19: John Daly waits to play a shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the PNC Championship at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club Grande Lakes on December 19, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
He wrote, “Saddens me that I had to WD… Looking like surgery on my left knee,”. Daly was also confident about his fans being there for him despite his sudden withdrawal. He added that he had some of the best fans out there. “I know the fans knew I was in pain…Be back next year healed up! Luv & will miss y’all!”.
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Daly was already going through enough due to his ongoing battle with cancer. He was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2020 at the age of 55. Describing his experience dealing with cancer, he said, “Some days I feel like Superman, some days I feel like Jimmy Hoffa 6 feet under.” He also had a shoulder injury after it got separated. And while everything seemed to be settling, the golfer met another physical disaster with his knee this year.
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Saddens me that I had to WD from the @SanfordIntl …I know the fans knew I was in pain. Looking like surgery on my left knee. I do know these are some of the greatest fans! Be back next year healed up! Luv & will miss y’all!
— John Daly (@PGA_JohnDaly) September 17, 2022
Is Daly going to retire soon?
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Long John has made many records on various golf courses including multiple hole-in-ones. The golf legend made his 11th hole-in-one in 2020 at the Bone Frog Open, and that too barefoot! If anything, Daly still has the same swinging skills. Daly doesn’t talk about retirement in his interviews. And after his recent tweet about his injuries, his fans know that the golfer is going to return in better form next year. Hence, it is clear that Daly is not willing to retire any time soon.
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