Daly in Europe?

I like John Daly, I really do. 

I root for him just like so many golf fans out there that want to see him overcome his demons and get his Tour card back.

We all have people in our lives that have been screwing up for years and we keep giving 2nd (and 3rd and 4th) chances to, hoping that they will turn it around and get their act together.

But it's always frustrating when they run away from their problems, live in denial and never take responsibility for everything around them that is wrong.

Last week, Daly announced that he was weighing his options for next season, and that he might play on the European Tour. "I know in Europe there are still a million opportunities to play," Daly said. "It's a great tour. Guys on that tour have shown themselves and proved themselves to be great players."

Come on already.  The European Tour is great but why does he have to run over there to play?  Does he think that he won't run into the same problems that he has had on the PGA Tour?  Why is it that he doesn't understand that he needs to make lifestyle changes in order to be successful again?

He blamed some of his problems on a rib injury.  OK, that's fine, everyone gets hurt.  Being in better shape would not guarantee him an injury free existence, but if he was in better shape, he would definitely decrease his potential for injury.  He would also increase his ability to recover from an injury.

Why not dedicate the next few months to getting your life in order and realize your potential to be a successful golfer again?  Go to some remote location with a trainer, a nutritionist, a therapist, a mental coach and a swing coach and work your fat butt off. 

I heard Daly say in an interview that so many people try to talk to him and help him and offer their services to him.  There's a reason for that John: People care about you and they want to see you back on the Tour where you belong.  I know I do.

Comments

[Double Eagle]

I totally agree. It's been tough watching Big John slowly fade away through what could have been the prime years of his golf career.

[Golf Clubs Consultant]

With Europe's dominance in the Ryder Cup (until this year), will it really be any easier to succeed there than on the PGA tour?

Thanks
Bill

[Anthony]

Good point Bill.