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Publication by EssentiallySports | May 11, 2026 | Edition #262 |
👋 Hey Golf Fans,
We’re back with our PGA Championship special series. Today, we look back at the 1991 PGA Championship when a young John Daly rushed into the field and totally owned it. We’ll also look at a similarly inspiring story of a PGA Pro who almost quit golf a few years ago, but punched his ticket to Aronimink this year. We hope you enjoy today’s edition.
In tomorrow’s edition: Jack Nicklaus’s PGA Championship triumph!
Let’s get started…
He was just 25. He was the ninth alternate. No one knew his name. Four days later, he walked away with the Wanamaker.
Do You See Any Alternate Winning a Major Anytime Soon? |
Unbelievable: John Daly reacts after draining the final putt to claim his first major.
7.85 | John Daly gained a whopping 7.85 strokes against the field during the 2nd round of the 1991 PGA Championship. |
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