Overview

• John Daly confirmed he will not use his lifetime exemption to play in the 2025 PGA Championship, opting instead for the Regions Tradition on the PGA Tour Champions.
• The scheduling conflict between the PGA Championship and the Regions Tradition prompted Daly's decision, with the golfer expressing frustration over the overlap.
• Daly is still recovering from emergency hand surgery in January, his 16th operation in four years, which continues to affect his performance on the course.
• The 59-year-old, who has been in remission from bladder cancer since 2020, remains committed to competing despite ongoing health challenges.
• Daly finished last at the Insperity Invitational last week but maintains his resilience, describing himself as a 'Lazarus' figure who keeps coming back to play the sport he loves.