Golf Legend John Daly Undergoes Emergency Hand Surgery
John Daly undergoes emergency hand surgery at a Tampa, Florida hospital, as revealed through an Instagram Stories post. The two-time Major winner shared an image showing his bandaged left hand while resting in a hospital bed.
"Emergency hand surgery. Thankful went great & Doc McClimans for taking care of me. Be back playing in no time!" Daly wrote in the caption.
Senior man in hospital bed
While specific details about the surgery remain undisclosed, this procedure follows several recent health challenges for the 58-year-old golfer. In 2024, Daly made 16 appearances on the PGA Tour Champions before withdrawing in August due to osteoarthritis in his left hand.
His most recent competitive appearance was at December's PNC Championship, where he and his son John Daly II finished T8. The pair previously won this tournament in 2021.
Golfers walking green fairway
Recent injury history:
- December 2022: Knee replacement surgery
- May 2023: Withdrew from PGA Championship (unspecified injury)
- June 2023: Withdrew from Senior PGA Championship after 13 holes
- July 2024: Withdrew from The Open (knee injury)
Daly remains optimistic about his recovery, responding to fans: "Thank you to Doc McClimans for getting me mended back! Should be hitting em again soon! Thx for all the messages."