It looks like the PGA Tour may get some help in the rating this week at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Fan favourite John Daly was given a sponsor's exemption into the event and agreed to host the pro-am party Tuesday night with Rich Beem. Story is he was late though. Apparently security wouldn't let him in. Why? They didn't recognize him because of all the weight he has lost. Reportedly 100 pounds so far.
"They wouldn't let me in," he said. "If I weighed 300 pounds and had four chins, I'd have no problem getting in. No one recognized me."
John has a new look, question is will a new game come with it?
"I feel a tremendous amount of pressure, not from my sponsors, but from myself," said Daly, whose only status comes from being a past champion. "My goal is to get my card. If I make enough money, fine. If I win, fine. Just so I can finally set up 2011with a schedule."
Having met John last year I can see the confusion. He really is a shadow of his former self. Still the nicest guy in the world though. He played nine holes at the golf club I'm an assistant pro at. And what did John have for lunch? A cheeseburger (no bun),fries and a large coke.
John will also be playing in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Feb. 8-14th.
Stay posted on how Little-Big John does this week
Cheers,
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