Pro Faces Flak for No Fault of His Own - LITE

April 28, 2026

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April 28, 2026 | Edition #251

 👋 Hey Golf Fans,

If you thought life as a PGA Tour pro was easy, it’s time to think again...

The 27-year-old became a fan-favorite after last season's heroics and humbling family moments, yet he wasn’t immune.

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While discussing the PGA Tour pro's troubling experience with online fans, we wondered...

Do You Use Social Media Platforms to Get Golf News?

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Sunday’s Result: 67.39% of you said the PGA Tour does not need to make it mandatory for top pros to play all signature events.

John Daly with the Claret Jug at The Open 1995.

On April 28, 1966, John Daly, aka Long John, was born in Carmichael, California. Known for his non-country-club look and attitude, he turned pro in 1987. Daly reached his pinnacle thanks to his "zero-to-hero" win at the 1991 PGA Championship. Four years later, he claimed his second major at The Open. The big hitter has five PGA Tour wins and one on the Senior Tour. Oh, and he released two music albums — My Life (2002), and I Only Know One Way (2010) — plus appeared in Happy Gilmore 2.

John Daly Won His First Major as an 8th Alternate.

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Sunday’s Picture Puzzle: Nelly Korda won the 2026 Chevron Championship. 67.26% of you predicted it correctly.

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