John Daly II showed just why he’s a chip off the old block with a fine start to his PGA Tour debut and a typical John Daly post-round interview.
The 22-year-old is playing in his first PGA Tour event at the Puerto Rico Open, and shot a nice two-under round of 70 to kick-off.
“I would say I’ll go hit balls, but I’m a little tired,” said Daly Jr. “So, I’m probably just going to go to the beach and do absolutely nothing for the rest of the day.”
In such a head-scratching game as pro golf, Daly’s attitude could serve him well going forward as many a star college amateur has struggled with the pressure of making it on the PGA Tour.
Still playing college golf at Arkansas, Lil John seemed to take to the pro game like a duck to water playing alongside fellow crowd favorite Neal Shipley in a pairing that would attract a big following at any PGA Tour event.
“It was fun,” said Daly. “I love Neal, it was awesome. First time meeting him yesterday. He’s a good dude and I enjoyed playing with him a lot.”
Daly made a fast start with a birdie on his first hole on the PGA Tour, with eight straight pars to round out a solid front nine before carding two bogeys and three birdies coming home – including a fine chip-in on 16.
Like father, like son. After the opening round of his PGA Tour pro debut, John Daly II says he’s headed straight to the beach. He is currently T5 at the Puerto Rico Open. pic.twitter.com/6J2wGo19t7March 5, 2026
Although not dominant off the tee like his old man, Daly II hit it well enough with the big dog, averaging 302 yards (T25) in driving distance with a longest of the day recorded at 323.
He hit just eight of 14 fairways and 10 of 18 greens but his scrambling was pretty hot, getting up-and-down six times out of eight to ensure he finished under par…
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