Is John Daly Really Quitting?
Sam Greenwood/Getty ImagesJohn Daly is not quitting, he’s not leaving the PGA Tour.
That’s what his most visible sponsor is saying.
“We’re not worried about his retiring,” said Larry Jackson Saturday at the PGA Merchanise Show in Orlando, Fl.
Jackson, the CEO of Loudmouth Golf, the company that dresses Daly in those attention-getting trousers, was chuckling when he discussed the “breaking news” that was reported late Friday on the Golf Channel.
“I can’t compete anymore,” a somber Daly told the Golf Channel in the parking lot at Torrey Pines.
“John’s an emotional guy. He’s not quitting, he’s already said he just needs some time on his Facebook page,” Jackson said. “He will be back. He’ll be back at the AT&T.”
Jackson said that Daly is a good match with the fast-growing company, Loudmouth Golf. “Actually it was Jim McMahon who introduced him (Daly) to us,” Jackson said. “John was playing in a pro-am with Jim and saw how much attention he was getting by wearing our clothes.”
“He’s dropped 105 pounds,” Jackson said. “He started at 286 and is now 181. We were sending him waist size 44 last April, we sent him 34s this month.”
Jackson said he’s was bombarded with calls and texts after Daly’s interview on the Golf Channel.
“Just give him a little time and he’ll keep playing. Like I said, we’re not worried at all,” Jackson said, smiling.
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