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John Daly II Clinches Southern Amateur Title by Five Strokes

The five-stroke triumph secures Daly II’s spot in next month’s U.S. Amateur Championship at the Olympic Club in San Francisco.

John Daly and his son John Daly II look over a putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 21, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
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Overview

  • He shot a 4-under 68 in the final round to reach 10-under and claim a five-stroke win at Blessings Golf Club.
  • The triumph marks his first amateur title since 2021 and his second victory of 2025 after winning the Columbia Springs Invitational.
  • He is likely to climb into the top 50 of the World Amateur Golf Ranking as a result of his performance.
  • Daly II’s victory provides an automatic berth in the U.S. Amateur Championship at the Olympic Club beginning Aug. 11.
  • His father, two-time major champion John Daly, celebrated on Instagram with a “One Proud Daddy!!!” post highlighting the family legacy.