Golfer John Daly "tired of embarrassing myself"; will no longer compete

[Auggie]

January 29, 2010 / espn.com

In an interview with a Golf Channel producer following rounds of 79-71 that left him well off the cutline at the Farmers Insurance Open, John Daly maintained that he no longer will compete on the professional circuit.

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"I'm done," said a forlorn Daly in the Torrey Pines parking lot. "Just can't play like I used to. ... I'm tired of embarrassing myself."

Daly's motivation for his comments apparently stemmed from not wanting to take the place of another pro in the field.

When it was suggested he could return in two weeks at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Daly responded, "No, I'm not going to take that spot away from anybody, either."

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"Tired of embarrassing myself..." :eyes:

Gosh, John

[Kingofalldems]

1. I saw that--I think he will be back

Although he's right, he really can't compete on the PGA anymore. I would think he could give the Nationwide Tour a shot.

[Forkboy]

2. I feel bad for him.

Mental illness sucks, and he has it. I hope he can find a way to get his head together someday.

[SidDithers]

3. In 7 years he can play on the Senior Tour...

if he's still alive, that is.

Sad story all around.

Sid