SAN FRANCISCO — John Daly II, son of the two-time major champion, certainly has the blessing of golf genetics, and he has long used those genetics to be a very good golfer, playing on the University of Arkansas team just like his father. But this week at the U.S. Amateur, where Daly has advanced to the quarterfinals, is the latest example that the son might have what it takes to be a great player.

"The game's feeling good. M y putter has been the key to my play this week honestly," Daly said after defeating Daniel Bennett, 3 and 2, in the Round of 16. "I've been putting really good. I'm reading them well and excited to see putts fall in."

Of course, along with the blessing of having an accomplished parent is the burden of constant comparison. It’s fitting, then, that Daly is enjoying

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