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John Daly Sits Out PGA Championship After 16th Surgery

5/11/2025

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John Daly, 59, has decided to sit out the PGA Championship after undergoing his 16th surgery, a testament to his ongoing health struggles with bladder cancer. Yet, his spirit shines through as he quips, "Waking up is a win for me." Frustrated by scheduling conflicts with the Champions Tour, Daly voices his disappointment over lost chances to compete.

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John Daly, 59, has decided to sit out the PGA Championship after undergoing his 16th surgery, a testament to his ongoing health struggles with bladder cancer. Yet, his spirit shines through as he quips, "Waking up is a win for me." Frustrated by scheduling conflicts with the Champions Tour, Daly voices his disappointment over lost chances to compete.