John Daly Beating Tiger Woods Hung Over Viral Video Resurfaces
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John Daly and Tiger Woods share a legendary and unpredictable bond. From fierce battles on the course to moments of pure comedy, their relationship has evolved over time, making them one of golf's iconic duos.
At the moment, however, both Daly and Woods are missing from the professional golf scene. Woods is still on the long road to recovery after suffering a ruptured left Achilles.
RANCHO SANTE FE, CA - JULY 25: John Daly and teammate Tiger Woods joke on the 1st tee during the Battle at the Bridges on July 25, 2005 at The Bridges at Rancho Sante Fe...
RANCHO SANTE FE, CA - JULY 25: John Daly and teammate Tiger Woods joke on the 1st tee during the Battle at the Bridges on July 25, 2005 at The Bridges at Rancho Sante Fe in Rancho Sante Fe, California. (Photo by) More
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Meanwhile, Daly, who initially snubbed the PGA Championship to compete in Senior Tour's first major, shocked fans by pulling out due to health concerns.
Despite their absence, their impact on golf hasn't faded. A resurfaced video of Daly reliving a time when he allegedly beat Woods while drunk has once again taken off.
John Daly explains how he defeated Tiger Woods drunk
Every John Daly story is a Hall of Fame-worthy tale, but this one? This one is legendary.
The man has built a reputation for living life on his own terms, whether it's chain-smoking on the course, pounding Diet Cokes, or, in this case, beating Tiger Woods while still drunk.
Taking us back to 1994 at Sherwood Country Club, Daly found himself in a matchup with Woods, but while the 5-time Masters champion was hitting balls and working out, Daly was downing Jack Daniels at the bar, refusing to call it a night.
As Daly recalled during an interview:
"We had the roundtable at Sherwood and I had my bottle of Jack Daniels then. I just meet these guys, right? Tiger came in and I said, 'T, come have a drink with us, man.' And he said, 'No, I'm going to go hit some balls.'
Hours passed, and Daly? He was still drinking.
Legendary Daly story 💯 pic.twitter.com/ZqhuzdDZ1c — Tour Golf (@PGATUOR) May 26, 2025
"A few hours later, I said again, 'Come have a drink with us.' Tiger said, 'No, I'm going to go work out.' This is going on for about 5 or 6 hours and we're still there just pounding, getting drunk, having a good time. I got a sponsorship out of it, which I was happy about."
By the time Tiger walked in wearing a suit, Daly was barefoot, shirt untucked, and covered in spilled drinks. Confused, he asked Woods where he was going.
"Tiger comes out in a suit and I go, 'Where are you going?' He says, 'I got a guitar on stage for you. You have to go to the dinner.' I didn't know anything about a dinner. I got no shoes on, I got my shirt tucked out, I got shit spilled all over me. Just drunk."
With no other option, Daly stumbled to the dinner, grabbed a guitar, and belted out 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door'—earning a standing ovation before calling it a night.
Fast forward to the next morning, and Daly was still feeling the effects of the previous night. His caddie was just as hungover, but that didn't stop him from bringing Daly a Jack and Coke on the first tee.
John Daly drives from the ninth tee during the second round of the PODS Championship at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Florida on March 9, 2007. Daly later withdrew from the tournament.
John Daly drives from the ninth tee during the second round of the PODS Championship at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Florida on March 9, 2007. Daly later withdrew from the tournament.As Daly stepped up, his caddie carefully navigated the cactuses, trying not to spill the drink. Meanwhile, Woods—who had spent the night preparing like a true professional—could only watch as Daly casually grabbed a 3-iron and launched his shot.
"To make a long story short, I shoot like 65, he shoots like 71—he was shaking his head all day."
Tiger Woods, one of the most dedicated, disciplined competitors in the sport, had just been outplayed by a guy who was still drunk from the night before.
And that's peak John Daly—the man who defies expectations, plays by his own rules, and somehow still manages to beat one of the greatest golfers of all time.
If only he had some of that same discipline taking care of himself, Daly's legend in majors and on the course could have been just as legendary as his off-course persona.
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