I nearly spit out my coffee when I saw this one. John Daly - the chain-smoking, Hooters-loving wild child who somehow still makes golf watchable - just took his antics to a whole new level of "what the actual hell?"
Listen. I've been covering golf's oddballs since 2011, and Daly continues to be teh gift that keeps on giving. This time? He decided a woman's rear end would make an excellent tee box. Because why the hell not when you're John Daly?
The Backside Birdie
So here's what happened. Our favorite bearded golf rebel (who turns 59 on Monday - how is that possible?) casually placed a golf ball on the backside of a woman dressed in Hooters-style attire, then proceeded to smack that ball into the distance without even taking a practice swing.
Zero hesitation.
The woman, who deserves some kind of medal for bravery, didn't even flinch. She just glanced over her shoulder with a smile as the ball sailed away. I've seen professional golfers more nervous over a 3-foot putt with nobody watching.
Wait... Is This Actually His Job Now?
Back in 2022, Daly signed this promotional deal with Hooters that nets him around £600,000 during Masters week alone. Six hundred THOUSAND. Without even playing! My editor bet me $20 I couldn't get through this article without expressing jealousy. I just lost twenty bucks.
The partnership makes perfect sense though. Daly and Hooters go together like cigarettes and beer - his two other favorite sponsorship categories. It's like watching a marketing executive's fever dream come to life.
Remember When He Actually Played Golf?
Sometimes I forget this man has two major championships to his name. The 1995 Open winner needed emergency surgery back in January, but clearly he's recovered enough to... *checks notes*... hit golf balls off women's butts.
God. Remember when Tiger's scandal was considered wild? Daly's out here making Woods look like he belongs on a monastery retreat.
The Internet Had Thoughts (Obviously)
Fans were absolutely living for this nonsense. "If I could live anyone's life, it would be John Daly's," wrote one person who apparently enjoys cigarettes, alcohol, and four marriages.
Others called him a "Living legend" and "The GOAT." One particularly profound philosopher demanded we "Respect the beard. Nuff said." Deep stuff.
Though not everyone was impressed. One party-pooper commented: "Love big John but... Just don't do it... Not something you want to show your kids." Poor guy probably wears khakis to bed.
The Hooters Connection Runs Deep
I visited the Augusta Hooters during Masters week in 2019 (purely for journalistic research, I swear). The place was PACKED with golf fans trying to catch a glimpse of Daly, who sets up shop there selling merchandise like he's running a yard sale outside the most prestigious tournament in golf.
It's like watching someone flip the bird to country club culture while simultaneously cashing in on it. The man is nothing if not a walking contradiction.
And if you're wondering whether Daly got paid for this latest stunt - well, the payment was probably in arrears...
I'll see myself out.
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