John Daly Cards a Shocking 19 on a Single Hole

Why this matters: While Daly is known for his big-hitting style, this incident highlights the challenges and unpredictability of golf, even for seasoned professionals. It also serves as a reminder that even the most accomplished golfers can have disastrous moments on the course.

The par-5 12th hole at Minnehaha Country Club proved to be John Daly's nemesis during the first round of the Sanford International. After finding the rough off the tee, Daly's troubles compounded as he repeatedly deposited balls into the penalty area, resulting in seven penalty strokes.

The PGA Tour Champions doesn't utilize ShotLink, making it difficult to reconstruct each shot. However, reports indicate that Daly eventually managed to get up and down from the intermediate rough, salvaging a '19' on the hole.

This isn't Daly's first encounter with a disastrous hole. He previously recorded an '18' at the 1998 Arnold Palmer Invitational and had a similar experience at the 2011 Australian Open, where he hit multiple balls into the water. However, the '19' at the Sanford International marks a new high (or low) in his career.

While this event is unusual, it underscores the mental fortitude required in golf. Daly's ability to complete the round and even card a birdie later on demonstrates resilience and a love for the game.

The '19' at the 2025 Sanford International is believed to be the highest single-hole score of Daly's professional career.

Daly took seven penalty strokes on the 12th hole due to multiple balls landing in the water hazard and wooded area.

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