Son of John Daly Earns Major Nod After His Dreams Turned to Dust at U.S. Amateur Quarterfinals John Daly II’s impressive run at the Olympic Club earned widespread praise and solidified his place as on

John Daly II, son of two-time major champion John Daly , has been making waves all summer and emerging as one of the most compelling talents in amateur golf. While he’s long been a familiar face alongside his father at the PNC Championship on the PGA Tour, this season has marked a turning point—one where Daly II has been making headlines of his own on the amateur circuit.

John Daly II has had a breakout summer on the amateur circuit. He earned his first collegiate win at the Columbia Spring Invitational in March, then followed it up with a standout victory at July’s prestigious Southern Amateur , cementing his place among the nation’s top amateurs. Daly’s biggest moment came at the 2025 U.S. Amateur, where he advanced to the quarterfinals after missing match play last year. His ins