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Every year, March Madness returns with renewed enthusiasm. Teams compete for the ultimate honor, while fans cheer them on in arenas and online. That being said, everyone from fans to PGA Tour Champions to John Daly are eager to get in on the March Madness hype.

To celebrate with the teams, PGA Tour champions shared a small clip featuring Daly and the Arkansas football team.

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While the video was old, it fit the March Madness spirit perfectly. After all, how often do you get to see a golf veteran draining threes with a popular college team?

John Daly shot hoops with the Arkansas football team

Last September, Daly was in Arkansas with his son. The father-son duo made a day out of it, meeting the coach and also joining the practice a little.

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The highlight was Daly making a bucket in flip flops, while others cheered on. Furthermore, Daly and his son also met coaches Sam Pittman and Eric Musselman. The 55-year-old shared the moments on social media, unable to believe that he met them. Daly posed together, looking happy about sharing the day with the team.

Daly and Arkansas

Daly’s connection with Arkansas is extremely personal. He spent his childhood in Arkansas and even attended college there. Daly completed his high school senior year in Arkansas as well, winning the Arkansas State Amateur Championship.

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That being said, Arkansas is headed to Sweet 16 after beating New Mexico 53-48 in the second round. They will be facing No. 1 seed Gonzaga next, which will surely make for an interesting matchup.

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On his end, Daly is currently playing on the PGA Tour Champions. The golf veteran has played three events this year only, the last one being the Hoag Classic. Though it’s been some time since his last individual win, he won the PNC Championship in 2021 with his son.

While his game is always talked about, his unique charm and vibrant vibe are always entertaining to watch. Ultimately, Daly himself is what makes interactions like these special.