PGA should pull the plug on Daly

John Dixon, Concord, NC — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:35:43 GMT

Ease up, John is good for the game of golf. He'll either get his act together or stop getting sponsor's excemptions. It's easy to "kick someone" when their down....lets just hope he comes thro this a better person and gets his act together quickly.
J. Dixon
(go HOGS).

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Ken Wausau, Wi — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:37:37 GMT

John has the talent to compete. But, unlike other great athletes, Tiger Woods, Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, Eli Manning and others, John has no heart.

He should be banned from the PGA until he is clean, sober and get all the help he needs. Until that time he will continue to drag others into the vortex of his downward spiral.

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Philip — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:51:40 GMT

It's time MSNBC pulled the plug on Mike Celizic.

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Apologist — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:55:33 GMT

Oh come on, off the pedestal! People like him = sponsors like him.

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Don Lowry, Memphis, TN — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:02:47 GMT

How can he be supended from a league he doesn't belong to? He's not even a member of the PGA Tour. I think that part of the article was ridiculous. At least get your facts straight if you're gonna tell a guy how to live hsi life Mr. Perfect.

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Kev in Houston, TX — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:05:32 GMT

The article I read was that he called for his tee time and the PGA official told him the Thursday time of 9:47 instead of the Pro-Am time of 8:40.

If the PGA official did in fact tell him the wrong time then it really isn't his fault, even if he had a beer or 3 too much the night before.

The fans want to see him golf. He is entertaining. Let him be.

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scott stephens, Elmira, NY — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:06:14 GMT

Come on the tournament official gave him the wrong time - it wasn't all his fault. Yes he has some problems but let's not kick a guy when he's down. I'm sure he feels really bad about knocking the two other guys out and letting down Arnie.

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DublD, Flower Mound, Texas — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:08:25 GMT

Give me a break. Daly is one of the only interesting players on the PGA. All of the others piss and moan about how they can't beat Tiger. Last time I checked Harmon isn't God. Hey Butch, time to find a new meal ticket.

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Jeff Miller, Indianapolis — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:11:47 GMT

Maybe he should be a sportswriter so he can criticize athletes whom he is envious of. Providing the events of the missed tee-time are as Daly tells them, I fail to see how these recent events deserve condemnation from the media. What should be criticized is Butch Harmon trying to get his name in the paper by quitting Daly without notifying him personally. That is what should be criticized.

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Kevin, Dayton OH — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:16:05 GMT

Amen.

Daly is a poor example of a PROFESSIONAL athlete. It's amazing and dumfounding how many "characters" make it as professional athletes, despite their (in some cases) heinous sins.

It seems, though, that in the case of the PGA, guys like Daly, Sabatini and Isenhour are offered more leniency than offenders in other professional sports.

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David Braeuer — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:28:27 GMT

Bully! In any other sport, he wouldn't even be a footnote....

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T.L. Laurance — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:37:57 GMT

John Daly is the PGA Tour's version of Mike Tyson. He's brought all this on himself. He's been a fan favorite since Day 1, yet between multiple marriages, multiple drunken escapades, a fight on the tour a number of years ago, destroyed hotel rooms, gambling incidents, a jillion DQ's or WD's from PGA events, and many of those on Sponsor's Exemptions. Butch said it best when he recently said, "No good golfer is doing those things". He doesn't owe Daly a thing. Not a courtesy call 'you're gone', nothing. Butch is spending his time with golfers that "get it", that take their careers seriously. Another prima donna athlete that doesn't want to take responsibility for his actions, pointing fingers elsewhere. How many other golfers also missed their tee times at Bay Hill. C'mon...it's an insult to everyone's intelligence to listen to Daly's remarks. This didn't happen for the first time, it's happened all his career. Eli Callaway took him on when nobody else would, paid off all Daly's gambling debts and gave him a new start. Of course fans love him for what was once the longest ball in golf, and they love him for his availability to fans at events. But he's nothing more than a circus, gaining attention for all the wrong reasons, he brings on himself....much like Mike Tyson did. Daly needs to go away, making way for other golfers that respect and appreciate how good they have it, to be a part of the PGA Tour.

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G Mujica, Las Vegas NV — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:44:00 GMT

Don't be a Jackass Mike Celizic and bring the Mexican race into this into your comments concerning John Daly. I'm a big fan of John and I will always wish him the best but his recent action does not allow you to make an extremely stupid comment like that and compare his mistake to a large oversize individual who needs a forklift. How can you even make that comment you idiot. I truly hope you read this. It's bad enough with have to deal people thinking were all illegal immigrants. Now we got a jackass journalist like you making stupid ass comments that has nothing to do with us. Regardless, Go Big John! You can recover from this mistake and continue thrilling the fans. It will be tough but you can do it. As for you Mike, Viva Mexico!
Viva Estados Unidos! I got your freedom of speech at my house. Come pick it up!

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JB, Garden City, NY — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:47:10 GMT

“Last Call” was announced to John years ago, now it’s time to bounce’em. Maybe, just maybe, a few of his “you the man” shouting knuckle-head fans will follow him out the door.

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Rich, G'burg, Maryland — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:15:08 GMT

So what rules of golf has he broken that would merit a suspension? I don't think there is one for "not giving a damn about your game."

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Joe H. Springfield, MO — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:43:39 GMT

Mike's right...John Daly is a disgrace, even to the most casual in the sport. I'm trying to raise a son with the game who's all of eight and sees Roger go out in flames in baseball and now John burn up his career. So like those two poor alternatives in today's Pro-Am that got their chance blown, my son wonders allowed why Daly's allowed to stay in the game? Dose of Jackass, indeed.

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Rob Ennis, Rome, GA — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:49:35 GMT

How mean! Talk about stomping on someone when they are down. I hope he wraps one of his clubs around your freaking neck.

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CDK, Lancaster, PA — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:52:03 GMT

This is a very easy stance to take against John Daly. Too easy. Why doesn't Mr. Celizic suggest getting him the help he needs? He still can play amongst the best of players...if he wants to.

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C. Royall — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:03:29 GMT

No way! Daly is the people's champion and makes the game accesible to the common man. LET BIG JOHN PLAY!

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Stan, Canonsburg, PA — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:08:15 GMT

Sanctimonious Celizic strikes again with his poison pen. I do have to ask, "What has Celizic ever accomplished on a sports field and why does he distain the human side of athelets?"

Please MSNBC, make this caustic tougue cherry picking buffoon go away. The sooner, the better!

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James H. Stockton III, Louisa Virginia — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:22:53 GMT

Wow, judge,jury and executioner..As a golfer and more importantly a golf fan, I too am disappointed in how John Daly has let his potential slip right through his fingers..I AM a fan of John's, but not necessarily of his, at times, poor behavior..However, I don't think I have the right to so harshly condem him either. You know, let he who is without sin....We attack his size, yeah thats fair..We attack his smoking, very tough habit to break. We attack his gambling, glad i don't have that problem. We attack his association with pretty women, hmm. John Daly is not the first to bring working class personality to professional sports. How would the great Mickey Mantle make out in this age of intense public scrutiny? I believe John does pay a dear price for his behavior at times, a higher price than we can understand. To say he is not a profesiional golfer because of some questionable behavior is ridiculous.I choose to see someone who is a great golfer despite himself. I choose to admire people who are true to themselves and are not just puppets..This doesn't mean I like everything they do though. As for me, i'm going to continue to hope for the best for John..

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David Brabec, San Antonio, Texas — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:42:40 GMT

You may have tried his vices, but they never made it to addiction with you, Mr. Celizic. Makes it pretty easy to throw stones. And, well..when you consider that there is quite a bit of opinion that alcoholism may be genetic (right or wrong - they don't know) - aren't you putting the cart a BIT before the horse? What if you are holding him to your standards for something genetic? Think about it. As for what he really needs - time away - a refocus - a NO BLAME situation where he can get himself together without judgment. Maybe - he just doesn't love golf the way that YOU (and every other person judging him) think he should. So..he's wasting talent - so do I. I'm happy - maybe John is happy too when people aren't up his backside with their expectations. Allow John to meet someone like me - because I understand where he is at - and I can help him move on to where he IS happy, and that may NOT be golf. Mr. Celizic, I enjoy your columns normally - but here, I take exception. Let John confront his demons without judgment - and wish him well - he doesn't have to live up to your standards or mine. Getting away from celebrity - what EXACTLY - is he doing wrong? Maybe he would just be a normal guy...drink too much...and have fun. WHO...REALLY...is that hurting? Yes, he's an AWESOME golfer when he WANT'S to be - when he is focused. True, it's a shame that he doesn't take advantage - but that is HIS choice and HIS life. Please, just let us all let the man relax - and hope that he can get it together - we don't have to denigrate him. And, just in case you are wondering - no I am not a judge not lest ye be judged person - I just think it is wrong to judge on my own - it has NOTHING to do with religion.

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Bill Yadon, Berlin, WI — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:49:31 GMT

Without Arnie, there wouldn't have been a Jack. And, without Jack, there wouldn't have been a Tiger. The purses would be $50,000 per tournament, not $5,000,000.

Mr. Daly (and I use the term loosely) has blown more chances than anyone I know of other than Latrell Sprewell. It is time... a five year suspension for conduct unbecoming of a member of the PGA tour.

And I blame the Tour, also. It is vaguely reminiscent of Bud Selig's head in the sand approach to steroids. John Daly sold tickets. They should have stopped this silliness a long time ago.

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clay ward, lake charles, LA — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:50:36 GMT

Anyone that goes after John Daly has never had a setback in his or her life. Or a whole bunch of setbacks. Having grown up in the same part of the country that Mr. Daly grew up in -- Northwest Arkansas -- I can tell you that no one takes anyone very serious there. Least of all someone who learns his game on a goat ranch without any real guidance and then "drinks himself" to a couple of major victories.

Screw Mike Celizic and all the pundits that think they've got Daly down cold. Which of the automatons are my kids to find inspiration from??? "O'Hair," that trashes his father? One hit wonders like Curtis? Garcia? Who has won, like, -0- MAJORS???

I'll tell my kids that Couples, Love and Pavin and Norman and Faldo are the class of the game, because they are. And Toms and Lefty. And that Nicklaus and Palmer are the history that they should seek out. And that "Tiger" is something that is once in a lifetime. like Hogan or Jones.

But then there is Daly. He isn't the new Palmer, he isn't the new anything. He's just John.

He is everyone of us that has ever teed it up. He's just John.

Leave him alone. Let the PGA Tour go along. As long as there is John Daly, there will be someone that lives his own life, in his own way. "Everyman" will never agree that Daly was wrong ... They will just say that Daly was being Daly ...

And to hell with the vast majority of them that don't make the cut every week ... they'll never be John ...

Screw the Millers and the Azingers and the rest of them that have the pulpit. Daly is the "train wreck" that America wants.

Let us have him.

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Carlos Molina, Las Vegas, Nv — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:45:25 GMT

Mike,

Kudos to you. It is time they tell him to go back
to Q School and qualify. Sponsors shouldn't give
him free passes anymore.

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Steve L, Newbury Park, CA — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:18:41 GMT

John's case is a sad one. A great talent who could not gain control of his soul. May God grant John the strength to get the real help he needs.

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Carl Woodward, Eastman, Georgia — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:35:44 GMT

As for John Dalys actions are those of a person that
has never given his life over to the Lord. A self-centered person that loves the things of the world it is John. He shows not purpose in his life and some
day he will look back and wish for what he lost. However, it is never too late to seek God.

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Rhonda, Lubbock, Texas — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:08:00 GMT

As much as I like John Daly I believe your right. I also believe, that this won't bring a strong enough message to him that he has some real problems.

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Ron S. — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:23:45 GMT

Daly can be a wonderful example to the game of golf, but first and foremost he needs to be an example to himself.

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Duncan Galbraith — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:20:20 GMT

We all have our saturation point, you would the PGA is rapidly approaching theirs. I know Big John Daly has if you what I mean--Hic!

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Jack Dubois, Singapore — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:33:51 GMT

As much as liked to watch him play golf when he was at the top of his game, you have hit the nail on the head. It is time for the PGA to be rid of John Daly. Let him play on the Nationwide or somewhere overseas. He has to earn the right to play again on the PGA tour.

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bearwest — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:51:43 GMT

Having been down the road myself with booze, I know what a tough one it is to shake, but it can be done. Having Butch openly castigate him sure can't help..then again maybe the shock of that will get John to AA faster.
I for one will never give up on John, and pray that he can turn that corner one day soon.

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Roger Guindon — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:52:45 GMT

As much as I like John you are right he needs to be suspended and when and if he gets is game back and earns is way back in then he should be considered. Could be best thing that happens to him. Sorry John but you have wake up and smell the coffee.

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Ken — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:54:10 GMT

All of us that follow golf already know of Daly's problems. I understand you as a journalist needing the write interesting stories but to judge him by calling him all those names is not very "professional" in my opinion. Daly may not be being the "professional" golfer that he has potential to be but this is the business of entertainment. Fortunate for Daly he is popular with the people that it matters to the most. The public. It seems the so called "professional" ones such as yourself are determined to tear him down as much as you can. As long as Daly continues to be popular he should still be playing on tour regardless of his personal demons. A punishment is in order but to publicly judge him with this name calling is very "un" professional.

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Gerry Ray — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:26:38 GMT

Pulling the plug on Daly may seem like the right thing to do. However he should be treated fairly in accordance with the existing polices and guidelines. John Daly's behavior is hurting other people and the PGA tour. In situations like this the behavior will be self limiting, i.e., it will eventually deteriorate and cross the line into unacceptability. Then those who control the tournaments and the tour will exclude from him from playing on the tour and the fans will reject him.

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John McTolf, Hannibal, MO — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:39:57 GMT

John and Tiger are the biggest draw on the tour. Since Tiger doesn't play all of the tournaments the PGA had better allow Daly to keep playing.

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dwayne breed — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:24:13 GMT

well i agree with what your saying but why throw in the comment about the mexican guy, that's kind of over the top dont you think?

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a senior citizen from el paso texas — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:27:43 GMT

i think you are being much to hard on John; i think he should continue to have sponsors exemptions from now to eternity.

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RH Toronto Ontario Canada — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:09:57 GMT

I couldn't agree more. He has had every opportunity and then some to get back to what he could be capable of with respect to golf. It is indeed the time for the Tour to do the right thing, like any other business organization would do in the same circumstances - FIRE HIM.

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Kim Perkins, Sitka, Alaska — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:18:11 GMT

The issue here is not John Daly's behavior. It is his losing. Did the partying make Babe Ruth a lesser man? Nope. It made him a greater legend. Did the womanizing make John F. Kennedy a lesser man? Nope. I mean, Marilyn Monroe . . . the guy is a hero! Now if John Daly won some stuff on a regular basis, nobody, not even King Arnie, would want him booted. Maybe instead, Arnie would go partners with Daly and make some Hard(with booze) Arnold Palmer ice tea/lemonade.

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Terry Downs — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:33:02 GMT

Get a grip dude. You are talking about Daly like he is a discredit to all humanity and the holiness of golf by slamming Mexicans, Hooters and Bud Light. I think Daly has his problems and they just seem to manage to come with him to work. I guess they don't have that type of thing happen with writers. Maybe they should pull the plug on your column?

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tony kerckhoff, Covina, California — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:02:43 GMT

John Daly, simply stated, is an alcoholic. If he takes up the AA program and stays with it, he will recover. At best, he has a 60% chance of recovery in the program. But he must reach a point where he wants to get sober before AA will do him any good. He is no different from any other alcoholic or drug addict. But to "enable" him by granting sponsor exemptions, etc. makes it difficult for him to get to the point where he will get the help he needs.

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Layton, Dallas, TX — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:11:28 GMT

Mike, i appreciate your discrimination against everyone outside your fantasy world of sipping joe out of some ultra small tea cup party set and acting so proper you've turned into a character from a 1980's british comedy. In your article you didn't even acknowledge any so called "sins" against the game of golf except showing up late for a tee time, (or in your world tea time), so he smokes, drinks, and likes women and gambling. Guess what? He has something below his belt. So keep pretending your a future poet sipping your coffee in front of your lap top while typing your silly little articles at starbucks. John is a man's man, maybe one day you'll understand.

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Polego, Denver, CO — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:36:12 GMT

Sad but very true. If John won't spare himself the indignity, the PGA should spare itself and us from suffering it by pulling the plug on him. Maybe then he'll actually be motivated to change... or at least complete his ignominious, self-imposed destructive cycle without us. Perhaps spending some quality time with others who aren't able to face their deep issues like Brittany Spears, Ricky Williams, and Lindsay Lohan would sober him up, or at least provide him with some putt-putt partners.

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Greg B — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:49:41 GMT

Little harsh there Mike, wouldn't you say?! This guy has been entertaining people for quite some time now and ceremonial golf is part of the PGA, it always has been, and as long as big corporations and charities are part of the mix, then I beleive that it always will be.

Remeber that the PGA is an entertainment and charitable awareness vehicle as much as it a is a professional competition.

It's purses are soley based on each tournaments sucess and I for one beleive that big John has earned the right to be invited to as many events as seen fit by sponsors.

And what do you care that John isn't really competing right now, for that matter 98% of current fields aren't competing and when Tiger plays tht number is bigger!

Even Tiger, the most notable PROFESSIONAL COMPETITOR in the sport sees fit to invite Daly to his own golf tournament.

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Ellen Sullivan, Chicago, IL — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:52:16 GMT

Isn't it about time the PGA Tour pulls the plug on Hooters?

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Golf Fan, Bend, Or. — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:59:31 GMT

"if you want to be a professional anything, you have to make that a top priority in your life."?? What rule book did that come out of? In the most individualistic sport like golf the only person Daly is responsible to is himself. Not his teammate, nor the coach, or the franchise that's paying him. He has none of that. His paycheck truly reflects his performance. He gives the fans and the sponsors just what they want and for that I hope he remains a fixture on the PGA tour. Sure he's a bundle of talent waisting away but that's what makes this sport so intriguing. We sit at the edge of our seats wanting to see Daly pull one off or Tiger stumble. Neither one likely to happen anytime soon.

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Chris, Louisville, KY — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:00:24 GMT

Wow....sour grapes????
Daly's problems not withstanding, we all have them, this is not the governorship, presidency, or staff writer for an on line news rag.
It sounds like you're casting some serious stones for a not serious violation in a sport being payed for by beer drinking, smoking, obese, gambling amatuers.
Get off your high horse, John is an empathizing figure that will forever capture our (golf fans) attention. Advising that we turn our backs, that's your solution...I'm glad you are no friend of mine.

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David Vasquez — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:35:57 GMT

I think John Daly should take time off the Tour. He obviously has problems in his day to day life that he cannot meet his committments to golf on the PGA tour. The guy is playing with sponsor exemptions anyways. John, it's time to step back and take a good long look at the face you see in the mirror everyday. I know we all have a profession and yours is Golf, but when your own coach fires you because you want to sign gear, eat chicken wings and chug a couple of beers, then my friend you need to reflect on this.

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YoMomma — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:51:01 GMT

Yeah Yeah Yeah You are a big windbag who is very selective with facts....Baseball has roit cheaters and that's okay, the NFL and NBA are full of criminals and that's okay... But ole JD has got to pay for his vices....nail him to a cross (it is the Easter season) according to Mike (badhat)Celizic

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JP, Triangle, VA. — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:36:05 GMT

Agreed. He's used up his last mulligan.

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Jim Dodson — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:06:55 GMT

Daly is a slob and disgrace to the game of golf. He should be suspended until his substance abuse problem is quelled, including daily testing for drug and alcohol prior to each and every round.

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Rob Moreside Fairfield California — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:36:25 GMT

AMEN to that

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g. larosiliere, Baltimore, MD — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:42:47 GMT

I almost feel sorry for Daly. Unfortunately he is not ready to change or he may never change. The man did not find anything wrong with getting his beer during a championship, he felt he was doing something "fun" and "good". Butch's dealing with his discontent should have been a private matter. I am an avid fan of the game and have so whished Daly would appreciate his given talent playing the game and grow up.
Those of us unable to play and enjoy going to work for nearly a million weekly have a hard time understanding him. It is high time for a stint in rehab and reprioritizing. Daly has chosen beer, women and gambling as his passion and he forgot playing golf afforded him that lifestyle.

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Willie, Evansville, In — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:01:18 GMT

Does Daly have enough money to live on? Is he paid for personal appearances? Is he a fan favorite? Is he having fun? Let him go he is enjoying life.

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Joe Carter, Woodbridge, VA — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:01:07 GMT

Mike, was that comment necessary i.e., "I don’t care if he keeps smoking and blows up to the size of that Mexican guy who needs a forklift and a flatbed truck to leave the house.” You normally write factual thought provoking editorials which I thoroughly enjoy reading. Making a stereotypical comment that infers “Mexicans” are fat detracted from an otherwise well written piece.

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s esparza — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:34:40 GMT

God you actually made me close the door to my trailer and put my beer down. Just kidding, To bad I really like bubba (Daly). Hope he gets his crap together.

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Karl Crock — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:37:34 GMT

Dude, leave him alone. At least he is open with who he is and does not walk around like a golfer. And by that I mean he does not have that "I am better than you" look on his face. He is actually a real person. Do you really think he would care if someone talks while he is swinging? Most pros act like a you said something about their Mom when they are the least bit distracted. Daly's biggest distraction when hitting the ball is himself. You said he needs more respect for the game. Two much respect leads to hypocracy. It is just a game. Oh, one more thing. He had two majors before Mickelson and a host of others had any majors. How hard can the game really be if Daly can do it?

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Nate Greene, Seattle, WA — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:42:51 GMT

Sad to say, Mike is right. I wish John Daly all the best, but the nobility is gone from his struggle and he should be gone from the Tour. If there is a character standard of professionalism in the PGA by-laws -- and there certainly ought to be --disciplinary action should become an instant agenda item.

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Perry V. — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:33:46 GMT

You could not be more right, Daly is the last thing any parent would want a young golfer to view as a role model. I just told my oldest son a couple of days ago, it is time for Tim Finchem to step up and act like a commissioner with John.

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KC, Hartford, CT — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:00:39 GMT

For the most part I agree. I love watching John Daly play golf because he hits it a mile, has a fantastic touch that rivals anyone and also because he seems so easy to like in a redneck Fred Couples sort of way. That being said, I've sort of lost interest in him as his life always seems to be a bad soap opera. Bad things do happen more often to some people than others, but at some point he's got to face the facts that many of the bad things are of his own doing. I think he's a really great guy deep down and just needs to really want to make his life better. Unfortunately that may take the day when the sponsorships and exemptions dry up and he has to start playing golf again or find another career.

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Ben, Tacoma — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:02:26 GMT

"It’s time for the PGA Tour to do what any other league would have done long ago: suspend him" What leagues are you talkin' bout?

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George Wood, Wake Village, Tx. — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:46:58 GMT

Alas, I think the truth has been spoken, and in Mr. Daly's case, the truth does hurt. PGA, please step up to the plate and take suitable action; i.e., suspend John until he can represent the tour properly.

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Rich Anderson — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 03:17:44 GMT

Get a life. He called in and was told the INCORRECT tee time - that is why he missed his start. His self-destructive lifestyle is none of your concern.

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RM GREENWICH, ct — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:48:45 GMT

john daly has no regard for people. pga tour is not putting the golf game in high regards. i think the pga tour has bent backwards for years to help john be a professional. you are absolutily correct for the pga to suspend him until he gets his life on track.also i like watching john play.

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Chioke Hassan,Baltimore,Md — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:11:54 GMT

Dear Mike
I think John Daly's days in the PGA are through. He drank alot and gambled his life away. Just like Fuzzy Zoeller after the 97 Masters comments. Look at Ben Wright after those sexest comments he made in 1996.

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Jeremy Stevenson, Lexington, KY — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:03:58 GMT

I love John, but you're right. We all know someone like him, and at some point we all get tired of that person not caring about themselves or anyone else.
Keep it up MIKE.

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Gordon Canton, Fargo, North Dakota — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:00:06 GMT

I agree, Daly needs to pull things together...I thought the problems of his past were behind him. I just don't think he understands just how many people wish only the best for him and to see him do well. If he can't even show up on time to tee off, don't let the door hit you in the ass. You don't see every day hard working people showing up late for work or better yet...you don't see Tiger showing up late for his tee time do you? There are also guys on tour who bust there butt just to hold on your there card and then you have Daly who doesn't give a rip. I agree, it's time for the PGA Tour to give Daly a major wake up call...you don't dishonor Mr. Palmer in this way, period.

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Bruce B, Jacksonville, FL — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:43:34 GMT

Functioning alcoholics pervade every nook of our society, including the boardrooms of every large corporation that controls the economy of the USA and the world. Why come down so hard on Big John? Let him live his life as he sees fit.

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Bob McPhee Hickory TN — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:06:48 GMT

Professional golf is all about big money sponsors and their PGA shills so really, really is it bad that the average cracker in a wife beater shirt has a hero on the chemical green in addition to a NASCAR track?

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Randy, Elkton, Md — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:07:21 GMT

I love John Daly but enough is enough. The game of golf has suffered enough of his unprofessionalism and should suspend him until he gets serious about his game.

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Chris Whitworth — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:21:44 GMT

Quote: 'He’s arguing that he had the wrong tee time for today’s tournament, which is why he missed it. He may be right. But it doesn’t matter. Unquote

"He may be right. But it doesn’t matter". Are you serious? You are actually suggesting that he is pleading to get sponsor's exemptions so he can frequent the beer tent? Do I wish that he came off slightly smoother? Sure, but that is wishful thinking. We love him because he is who he is. In his moments of clarity, we are rewarded with evidence of his gift that allowed him to shoot driver, cutting the corner on a par 4 dogleg where everyone else was shooting an iron down the fairway that astounded the broadcasters. Then, to prove it wasn't a stunt, wins The Open in a playoff. I realize we live in a 'what have you done for me lately' world, but I ask you, how did you get where you are today?

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Rob Haverty, Woodinville, Wa — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:25:35 GMT

And than again, maybe the sponsors just need to stop wasting exemptions on him.

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Pastor Dale Forbes, Buena Vista, Va — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:34:58 GMT

He's gotta go! Too many chances and no change. Golf is the last professional sport left where dignity and character mean something. I'm in the forgivesness business, and I'd love to help Mr Daly, but, as they say in America's game: Yoooouuur out!

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Jim Hills — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:52:46 GMT

Mike, I've written you before and just want to let you know that you are always right on. Please keep up the good work.

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

John Roady, St. Louis, MO — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:54:35 GMT

Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra and Babe Ruth each had more drunken escapades than John Daly, but no one called for their heads. What gives you the right to judge him. Let the poor guy be. He has enough demons to fight already.

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Josephine C., Long Beach, CA — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:28:01 GMT

John Daly is the Britney Spears of golf. The question is why do we, the public, allow these people to be so hugely rewarded for this behavior? Is it that life today is so stressed that we enjoy this freak show against our better judgment? We can only control our own actions...as for me, I will not be watching any tournament in which John Daly is a participant. I never bought any of Spears' stuff so I'm clean there (probably 'cause I'm too past my prime to be interested!!).

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Chris, Anchorage AK — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:45:10 GMT

John Daly does relate to fans; this is entertainment after all and charisma must be a part of it. Ask yourself; Would you rather pay to see someone like Daly play or someone with the personality of a rock, say Vija? You can't tell if Vija is number 1 or number 100, his expression never changes. If I want to watch grass grow I'm sure as heck not going to pay for it. Good or bad, John Daly is entertaining and people do relate to him. It all boils down to making money otherwise the PGA would let you in the gates for free; correct?

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Gary Bodiford, Kingsley,Iowa — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:28:15 GMT

Daly needs to grow up. His inability to controll his habits leads me to believe that before long he will be nothing but a postscript on the PGA history. I am sure that some will blame his parents or find some forgotten incident as a child, but in reality he just simply needs to take the responsibility for his own path.

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Bralio — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:39:05 GMT

This from the same guy who thinks Michael Vick will play in the NFL again, even if not a superstar? Gimme a break... it's GOLF, not being President of the US, and he's not hurting anything outside of his own career... the game of golf loves John Daly and you'd find an upset allegiance of fans if he were to leave other than under his own failures/mistakes - Now, who's got their priorities mixed up here?

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Pete Bujnak — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:41:59 GMT

John Daly fans seem to forget what golf has given John Daly.

I was a huge fan of John Daly as he was coming up...he won two majors, one as an alternate! He was just a Southern Boy who hit the ball as hard as he could. It makes for a good, inspirational story; any man can become great when they put their heart into something. Any man. Even John Daly. He is a man who is filled with demons. But his drive to compete overshadowed his vices. He might have drank his way through the majors he won, but he wanted to win. Golf gave John millions of dollars and a national stage and John gave back. He met with fans. He made sponsors money. He put the dream of being great into every kid who watched this "good ol' boy" play and win.

Today is a different story. Golf gave John everything he has (or had). And John gave back. However, today he does nothing for the game. He may still meet tirelessly with fans. He may still make sponsors huge amounts of money. But he does not inspire us anymore. We all know golf is about history and transcends most sports in this regard. It is about individual triumphs. It is a game with stories of journeymen and complete dedication. It is filled with stories like John Daly. His time ended a long time ago, but golf gave him more chances. And he squandered those, too.

If John Daly wants golf to give him one more chance, it's time for John Daly to do something about that. It is time for him to take responsibility for his actions. All he gives us now are excuses. All he gives us now is a game built on sponsors' money, not his talent.

I feel sorry for the man, but I have given up on the golfer.

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Thomas Merritt, Milton, Wisconsin 53563 — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:32:07 GMT

To whom ever cares. I am a recovering Alcoholic for the past 28 years. At age 33 I managed to start the process of turning my life around. I was forced into treatment by my probation officer. My point to this self confession is I see a lot of John Daly in my own history. I honestly don't know what actions the PGA should take at this point but I do know this. When everything was finally taken away from me I had to look at the wreckage of my past and then get my life in order with the help of A.A. John needs to hit the bottom in his life and I think the PGA could help him get there sooner than he would on his own. And I believe this action to be one of empathy and compassion for someone that most of us still admire. He is just one of hundreds of Alcoholics and compulsive, obsessive people that I speak with weekly. He just happens to be in the eye of the public and so his story is told live to America everytime his behaviors go beyond control. I'm going to continue to pray for the man and hope someone steps in before the opportunity is no longer there.

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

John King Tampa Florida — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:18:52 GMT

Here is another case of someone that can't jumping on someone that can. I have to check your facts about why he missed the time. Its not that he has won a lot its because he plays. He has a lot more to deal with than most and he does not always do it right. But the rest of them stand in a line and you can't tell one from the other.

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Dennis Hurwitz — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:10:03 GMT

John Daly and Michelle Wie. Where is the connection?

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Mike O'Neal, Willow Springs, NC — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:59:49 GMT

There are many things to like about JD, but some of us folks (that would be me and some friends who follow JD) are getting a bit tired of his antics. We all wish we had his golfing talents and some parts of his good old boy personality, BUT I think it is time for JD to step up to the plate and be more responsible for his actions. Sorry, JD, but you are a role model to a whole lot of kids and adults and you are not doing such a great job. I think it is time, age 42 I believe, for JD to clean up his act and act like a "pro." Yes, none, absolutely none of us is perfect, BUT JD you are sliding down a very steep slippery slope and I am afraid that you are self-destructing. I love you, JD, but I can't buy into your deeds/actions.
Love ya, man!
Mike from NC

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

John Smith, London, UK — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:03:34 GMT

How about MSNBC pulls the plug on you instead. Lay off the guy. He does some stupid and unprofessional stuff, yes, but Boo Weekley doesn't know squat about golf and is loved by fans for it. Vijay insults other players and women golfers and is reviled by the fans.

Get over yourself. Can MSNBC suspend you?

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Mark L. Houston Texas — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:13:09 GMT

Speaking of lack of professionalism...... If you're using your own professional behavior as measuring stick to John's.... Guess what? You're looking at the wrong side of the scale. I agree; I don't like his behavior sometimes, but I know what it's like to have that kind of a problem. It's hard enough for the average Joe to do, but throw in the pressure from people pulling at you from every direction, no privacy etc., it becomes all the more difficult. Just out of curiosity, are you the type that goes through the battlefield afterwards and bayonet the wounded?

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Mark L. Houston Texas — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:31:40 GMT

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Dean, Las Vegas, NV. — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:15:02 GMT

Gimmie a break! If the sponsors or a host tourney wants to dump Daly, that's up to them. He's a real life "Tin Cup" that many of us can relate to and sympathize with. He's got a big generous heart and he embraces the fans. Daly is good for the game. He's done more to increase interest in the sport of golf than most other PGA members combined.

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Jake Doppler, Plattsburgh, NY — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:29:31 GMT

John. Get help, please. You have fans, but your fans want you to play golf to the best of your ability. You can't do that if you're addicted to alcohol. You can take control of your life, but you'll need help. It's worth it. Good luck.

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

JT, Ledyard, CT — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:01:22 GMT

There is no doubt that the man has talent and could get his tour card on his own merit. But even he does not give a damn. As long as corporate America keep giving him exemptions, he will remain the train wreck he already is. He not just a disgrace to golf but all means of competition. Even marbles and checkers!!!!

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

dab dab — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:07:21 GMT

first, i don't respect a man who doesn't respect himself. clearly, john daly doesn't respect himself or the game of golf. if you listen to him, he is not a man who believes he is 'down' and needs the help some of you think he should have bestowed upon him.

second, i can't fathom how it is he is of such popularity. sure, back in the day when he won the PGA, he was a long-hitting novelty with an amazingly deft short game. no doubt alot of talent. he has been such a train wreck for so long, i fail to see where the popularity still comes from, other than the public's general fascination for celebrity scandal and failure. the man is clearly a wasted talent who has squandered more opportunity than he deserves.

in my mind, a classic loser.

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Russell, Bridge City, Texas — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:41:42 GMT

Those of you claiming that John is "only hurting himself" are forgetting (or more likely not caring about) the other hungry players out there who do devote themselves to the game, but aren't allowed a shot because Daly is such an inspiration to the slacker in all of us.

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Ron Macker Chambersburg, Pennsylvania — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:30:37 GMT

John Daly has more golf talent than most players that ever played the game. Think about it,he can get drunk, stay out all night, drop a few hundred large gambling and still on any givin day wake up tee it up and win a PGA tournament. Now if that's not greatness what the hell is.
Oh sure the he has broke a few of the HOITY TOITY RULES of the game. But come on maybe he should play professional football where you can be a known felon and even convicted murderer and still play the game !!
Get real let him play.

PGA should pull the plug on Daly

Jim Harben — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:10:10 GMT

Golf is the only professional sport where the athletes are respectable, do not make scenes, are gentlemen and are rolemodels. Can Daly. While you're at it, can NBC for their coverage of the US PGA Open. With all the commercials and interviews, it was difficult to find the tournament.