It was announced today that John Daly - "The Wild Thing", easily the most interesting American golfer in decades, will play in this year's Irish Open which will be held at Fota Island in Cork from June 19-22.
A couple of weeks ago, in appreciation of Miguel Ángel Jiménez's great week at Augusta, we brought you this guide in celebration of a man who oozes cool and style. Long John has had his problems and he might not exude the effortless panache of Señor Jiménez, but he's still one of the coolest and best-loved players ever to unsheath the big dog (in every sense).
While he's no longer a massive drunk, the lifestyle of the diet Coke-swilling, chain-smoking, womanizing, mullet-sporting California-born Arkansan might not always be worth emulating. However, it's safe to say that your life will get very interesting very quickly if you follow our handy picture guide.
1. Work hard to create your own unique look. No, seriously
2. Brighten up stuffy events with that same attire, along with your cheerful demeanour
3. Always adopt a pose of stylish indifference. Even for your mugshots.
4. Always be ready to improvise to achieve your goals
5. Hydrate. Always hydrate
6. Chain smoke, be grand. Says JD himself:
“I believe nicotine plus caffeine equals protein.” Too true, sir.
7. Win like a true people's champion
8. But learn to lose well, too
9. Embrace other sports
10. Be the life and soul of the party
11. Let it all hang out
12. ... on and off the course
13. Be proud of your roots...
14. ...and confident of where you're going
15. And finally, when you eventually make it big, always give your interviews in this fashion:
