John Daly II
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| John Daly II | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | John Patrick Daly II |
| Nickname | Little John |
| Born | July 23, 2003 Clearwater, Florida, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Career | |
| College | University of Arkansas |
| Status | Amateur |
John Patrick Daly II (born 2003) is an American amateur golfer who competes in collegiate golf for the Arkansas Razorbacks at the University of Arkansas. He is the son of two-time major champion John Daly. Daly has gained prominence through his amateur and collegiate career and through appearances in professional events and the PNC Championship, which he won with his father in 2021.
Daly was born in Clearwater, Florida. He is the son of professional golfer John Daly and Sherrie Miller. Growing up around golf, Daly began playing competitively as a junior and later attended Montverde Academy and Bishop's Gate Golf Academy in Florida.[1]
During his junior career, Daly achieved several strong finishes in tournaments organized by the American Junior Golf Association and was named a 2021 second-team Rolex Junior All-American.[2]
College career
Daly enrolled at the University of Arkansas, the same school his father attended, and joined the Arkansas Razorbacks men's golf team.[1]
While competing for Arkansas, he posted multiple top finishes and recorded a collegiate victory at the Columbia Spring Invitational.[1]
In 2025 he won the Southern Amateur and reached the quarterfinals of the U.S. Amateur.[2]
Amateur career
Daly has participated in several major amateur tournaments, including the U.S. Amateur. He qualified for the championship in 2024 after surviving a playoff in the final qualifying stage.[3]
He also competed in a Korn Ferry Tour event, the Compliance Solutions Championship, as an amateur in 2024.[3]
Professional appearances
PNC Championship
Daly has frequently partnered with his father in the PNC Championship, a tournament featuring major champions and family members. The pair won the event in 2021 with a record 27-under-par score and have finished runner-up on multiple occasions.[2][5][circular reference]