John Daly II Has the Last Laugh Against Dad’s Former Rival as U.S. Amateur Race Heats Up John Daly II’s U.S. Amateur run takes a familiar turn as history quietly repeats itself on one of golf’s bigges

The 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship is currently underway, and a familiar name is once again drawing headlines — John Daly II . The son of two-time major champion John Daly , the younger Daly has been navigating both the weight of legacy and the raw pressure of elite competition. But as the round of 16 concludes, some intriguing matchups stood out, not just for the level of play, but for the stories beneath the surface.

Fresh off a win at the 2025 Southern Amateur Championship , John Daly II continued his hot streak at the Olympic Club this week. During the second round of the U.S. Amateur, he scored one of the best rounds of the day (67) to find himself placed comfortably within the top 64 to advance to match play. And with ease, Daly advanced to the round of 32 when he beat his c