John Daly’s relationship with money has always been a wild one, but nothing tops this outrageous tale. Would you believe us if we told you that once, he threw $55,000 off a bridge because his then-wife Sherrie was “annoying” him? It happened! He had won the money in a casino, but Sherrie was unhappy with his gambling habit and proceeded to yell at him while they drove over to Memphis from Arkansas. In a fit of rage, the golfer dumped the money.

Such anecdotes from his personal life, along with his golf career, created intrigue around him. Having turned pro in 1987, his longevity has made him one of the most known golfers and thus, he also bagged some big endorsements with fat paychecks. Here’s all we know about it!

How much is John Daly worth in 2024?

Daly’s net worth is currently estimated to be $2 million by Celebrity Net Worth. But there is much more to what meets the eye. Daly won tournaments before Tiger Woods completely changed the salary structure for golfers. From his participation in PGA Tour events, he has earned $10,270,681. It is believed that he has also made $1,777,330 from unofficial tournaments.

However, in his lifetime, the golfer unfortunately has lost more than $50 million in gambling. Remember how he dumped thousands of dollars while driving to Memphis? Well, shedding more light on the story, in 2016, on ‘The Dan Le Batard Show’, he revealed, “I threw all the money out the window and said, ‘You know what, if you want that money, you can go find it. But let me tell you something, you don’t have a job. You’re not working. I’m supporting you, I’m paying all the bills.'”

It sure did not end here. “My buddy took her to a McDonald’s drive-thru and got her two cheeseburgers and some french fries and a soda, and (was like), ‘OK, this is how you can live from now on if that’s the way you want it.'” Post this, Sherrie spent time collecting the money that the golfer had tossed off the bridge.

One of Daly’s most notable gambling losses took place in 2005, at a Las Vegas casino, where he lost $1.5 million.

Regardless, owing to his golfing career, he had great sponsorship deals, which added to his bank account. What were some of his biggest endorsements?

A glimpse of John Daly’s sponsors

The 58-year-old has been a patron of Loudmouth Golf, often wearing their merchandise to events. Their flamboyant designs went well with his persona, and their partnership almost seemed like a match made in heaven. He has been a key ambassador for the brand and is a major factor in the brand’s growth.

Daly reportedly also has endorsement deals with Callaway and Wilson Sporting Goods, but the amount he earns from these endorsements is unknown.

The golfer also has used his catchphrase “Grip It and Rip It,” an ode to his style of play, by releasing several products under this brand name. John Daly has his own merchandise business, which is available on his website.

If all of this wasn’t enough, he also has his own pizza brand- John Daly Pizza, which runs on three principles: Easy, high quality, and profitable. He also has an alcoholic beverage by the name of ‘Good Boy Vodka.’

Now, Daly has been generous with this wealth, establishing the John Daly Foundation, which helps underprivileged children. He has been involved in various charity golf tournaments throughout his career. Besides golf, he enjoys playing the guitar and making music and this is visible with the amount of music he has released throughout the years.

Further, his sponsors include Wentz Financial Group, SUNFISH, Mark Christopher Auto Center, SuperStroke Grips, Druh Belts & Buckles, and many more.