Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck stunned the football world when he announced his retirement last weekend at 29, after a long string of injuries. There are many golfers who also surprised by walking away from the game at an early age, as well.
Battling through injuries, Duval went from number-one to the 1,532nd ranked golfer in the world at one point. 1 1. Tiger Woods He's arguably the greatest golfer to ever live, but right now he's fallen to 62nd in the Official World Golf Rankings.
The Big Three — Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player — dominated the golf headlines in the 1960s, but the unassuming Casper was as good as anybody in his era. Casper won 51 PGA Tour events, seventh all time, and earned three majors, including the 1966 U.S. Open, where he denied Palmer a coveted win.
The Hawk remains the greatest shotmaker golf has ever produced. Rather than relying on today’s technologically advanced equipment, Hogan used an uncanny ability to control the flight of his ball to win nine majors — and a greater percentage of majors entered than even Jack Nicklaus.
$2 millionJohn Daly currently has a net worth of $2 million in 2022. It used to be much higher ($20 Million) but after a couple of messy divorces, drinking and gambling addictions, his net worth is a fraction of what it once was.
Daly is known primarily for his driving distance off the tee (earning him the nickname "Long John"), his non-country club appearance and attitude, his exceptionally long backswing, the inconsistency of his play (with some exceptional performances and some controversial incidents), and his personal life.
He is working hard against long odds and this brings us to the fifth reason fans love John Daly. Daly's prospects for a successful return to pro golf are not good. He is ranked 655 in the Official World Golf Rankings. He has a long list of talented golfers ranked above him who are also striving for success on the tour.
56 years (April 28, 1966)John Daly / Age
John Daly is among the group of professionals who are famous both on as well as off-the-course. The two-time major championship winner is well known for his lavish lifestyle. Moreover, the 55-year-old professional once lost millions due to gambling.
John Daly's 18-Hole Diet Includes Nearly 2 Dozen Cigarettes, Diet Cokes, and Absolutely No Water. It was a surprise when a rookie of the PGA Tour won the 1991 PGA Championship.
John Daly can drive a golf ball 300 yards. Three hundred yards is undoubtedly a ton of distance even though, today, many people can drive the ball further than 300 yards. In his prime, John Daly was one of the longest drivers of the golf ball.
John Patrick Daly IIJohn Daly / Son
John Daly is still gripping and ripping it, but with a caveat. The 55-year-old was diagnosed with bladder cancer in September 2020 and is continuing his progress as he competes again on the PGA Tour Champions. "The bladder cancer's benign right now," he said Wednesday ahead of the Hoag Classic.
Why Do They Earn So Much?Search Search in Rank Caddy Name Player Name Yearly Payout for 2020RankCaddy NamePlayer Name1Jimmy JohnsonJustin Thomas2Jonathan JakovacCollin Morikawa3Austin JohnsonDustin Johnson12 more rows
Tiger Woods Tiger owns the most expensive private jet out of all the golfers on this list. His $53 million Gulfstream 550 is definitely something to admire. It allows him to fly up to 19 passengers up to nearly 8000 miles away.
46 years (December 30, 1975)Tiger Woods / AgeTiger Woods is 46 years old. His birthday is on Dec. 30, 1975, so that means he will be 46 years, three months and 11 days old when the Masters wraps up on April 10, 2022.