Daly, no cart at The Open, he's upset

[JohnnyCashForever]

No cart? OK, but what about an adult tricycle? 6 speeds. Lower back support. Hi-Vis spoke reflectors. Plenty of room in the basket for necessities (cartons of cigarettes, waffles, link sausage, etc.)

 

Yes? No? Maybe?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[JD3]

> @DavePelz4 said:

> > @BMC said:

> > Dude only has to walk 36 holes.

>

> Plus the walking in between pubs. That's probably why the 18 holes is too much to walk.

 

Probably uses cart for that too

[driveandputtmachine]

> @new2g0lf said:

> > @ExTrumpet said:

> > Now battling necrosis from a brown recluse bite. I'm a JD fan, hope he loses weight, gets his knee functioning and calls an exterminator.

>

> To my knowledge there aren't any brown recluse spiders in the UK, more likely a false black widow.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/uncategorized/2358307/brown-recluse-spiders-how-to-spot-treat-bite/

 

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2355686/brown-recluse-spider-bite-wound/

 

Maybe, maybe not

[loneacer]

> @MattyO1984 said:

> The most disappointing aspect of this all is that he is still going to play! Someone who could do something with that spot is going to miss out so he can drag his sorry **** around for a couple of rounds before missing the cut.

His exemption doesn't cost anybody else a spot

[loneacer]

> @dlygrisse said:

> Correct, he needs to lose 100lbs, and he also needs a knee replacement. Until he does both of those he just comes across as a whiner.

He said before that doctors told him he's too young for a replacement. Whether true or not, I don't know.

[lagwagon23]

 

[DavePelz4]

> @loneacer said:

> > @dlygrisse said:

> > Correct, he needs to lose 100lbs, and he also needs a knee replacement. Until he does both of those he just comes across as a whiner.

> He said before that doctors told him he's too young for a replacement. Whether true or not, I don't know.

 

That's total BS. I own a healthcare biz and we see some people with knee replacements in their 40's. That is an exception though and 50 is generally considered the starting point but it does happen. The biggest concern with doing them that young is the replacement joint will actually wear down over time and can require a second replacement.

[PowderedToastMan]

John has a lot of personal demons, and I feel bad for him. He seems to have always hated himself even though pretty much everyone loved him. His mental health has seemed to be in bad shape for most of his life.

 

It wouldn’t surprise me if he hasn’t had surgery yet because he’s worried he’ll die under the knife, or something along those lines.

[DavePelz4]

> @PowderedToastMan said:

> John has a lot of personal demons, and I feel bad for him. He seems to have always hated himself even though pretty much everyone loved him. His mental health has seemed to be in bad shape for most of his life.

>

> It wouldn’t surprise me if he hasn’t had surgery yet because he’s worried he’ll die under the knife, or something along those lines.

 

It crossed my mind that he or his physician knows he appears to have an addictive personality and some type of opioid could be prescribed for pain management post surgery. Based on history, there's a higher propensity for him to potentially develop a new addiction and they might both be trying to avoid that.

[golfandfishing]

I don’t think he is playing MattyO. His latest clusterF is a spider bite that nearly resulted in death.

 

> @MattyO1984 said:

> The most disappointing aspect of this all is that he is still going to play! Someone who could do something with that spot is going to miss out so he can drag his sorry **** around for a couple of rounds before missing the cut.

 

 

[imakaveli]

Less burgers, more Opens.

[Konklifer]

He withdrew. No big loss.

[dlygrisse]

> @Konklifer said:

> He withdrew. No big loss.

 

Oh good, I was picturing him tumbling down one of the sand dunes and then the R & A having to call the military to borrow a Chinook helicopter to air lift him out.

[buckeye440]

> @DavePelz4 said:

> > @loneacer said:

> > > @dlygrisse said:

> > > Correct, he needs to lose 100lbs, and he also needs a knee replacement. Until he does both of those he just comes across as a whiner.

> > He said before that doctors told him he's too young for a replacement. Whether true or not, I don't know.

>

> That's total BS. I own a healthcare biz and we see some people with knee replacements in their 40's. That is an exception though and 50 is generally considered the starting point but it does happen. The biggest concern with doing them that young is the replacement joint will actually wear down over time and can require a second replacement.

 

The surgeon probably told him to lose some weight before the surgery and he has not done that yet.

[OldTomMorris]

> @Konklifer said:

> He withdrew. No big loss.

 

He also got bitten by a spider.

 

[caniac6]

> @loneacer said:

> > @dlygrisse said:

> > Correct, he needs to lose 100lbs, and he also needs a knee replacement. Until he does both of those he just comes across as a whiner.

> He said before that doctors told him he's too young for a replacement. Whether true or not, I don't know.

 

I know younger guys that have had it done. More likely, he's too fat.

[bscinstnct]

JD gonna train like Rocky and be back to win.....

 

At the home of golf in 2021!

 

nuff said,

 

 

[farmer]

> @Kaysquare said:

> I've been an on again/off again fan of John Daly over the years. But as a left & right knee replacement senior, I have no sympathy for John & his knee pain. Go get a knee replacement, do the rehab & get back to walking you big baby. Of course, most orthopedic surgeons won't touch him until he loses a lot of weight & starts a serious workout program. And he needs to make some serious lifestyle changes, but that's up to him, & I doubt it'll ever happen. He still seems to be his own worst enemy.

 

All he has to do is quit smoking, drinking, lose 100 lbs, replace his knee, keep up a fitness regimen and all will be good. I'm not optimistic.

[grm24]

> @OldTomMorris said:

> > @Konklifer said:

> > He withdrew. No big loss.

>

> He also got bitten by a spider.

>

 

He is now on the entry list for the event opposite (Kentucky) the Open Championship.

 

https://www.golfchannel.com/news/stock-watch-selling-pre-open-tiger-woods-1-am-wakeup-calls

 

Daly said he had surgery for an abdominal infection and was treated for early sepsis, but apparently he’s on the mend – he reportedly has signed up to play next week’s opposite-field event in Kentucky. Hmm.

[jimb6golf]

JD needs to just go away or get in better shape to play golf. Has he even been in contention in anything over the 10 years? It's his choice if he wants to compete, then get in shape both physically and game wise, otherwise there's lots of other pros that will take your place.

[MMB1500]

> @jimb6golf said:

> JD needs to just go away or get in better shape to play golf. Has he even been in contention in anything over the 10 years? It's his choice if he wants to compete, then get in shape both physically and game wise, otherwise there's lots of other pros that will take your place.

He's gotta pay for his multitude of vices somehow. A hiatus from golf would likely mean his spending money dries up and that's no fun.

 

[gvogel]

> @loneacer said:

> > @MattyO1984 said:

> > The most disappointing aspect of this all is that he is still going to play! Someone who could do something with that spot is going to miss out so he can drag his sorry **** around for a couple of rounds before missing the cut.

> His exemption doesn't cost anybody else a spot

 

Not so. Kevin Streelman now gets in the field.

[bladehunter]

> @jimb6golf said:

> JD needs to just go away or get in better shape to play golf. Has he even been in contention in anything over the 10 years? It's his choice if he wants to compete, then get in shape both physically and game wise, otherwise there's lots of other pros that will take your place.

 

Correct me if I’m wrong. But. He’s still getting in based on his own career. Not special invites etc ? If so. He has technically earned everything he gets. So like him or not. It’s his right by rule to be in.

[cdnglf]

> @bladehunter said:

> > @jimb6golf said:

> > JD needs to just go away or get in better shape to play golf. Has he even been in contention in anything over the 10 years? It's his choice if he wants to compete, then get in shape both physically and game wise, otherwise there's lots of other pros that will take your place.

>

> Correct me if I’m wrong. But. He’s still getting in based on his own career. Not special invites etc ? If so. He has technically earned everything he gets. So like him or not. It’s his right by rule to be in.

 

Former champs are eligible to the Open until 60... without a cart. That said, R&A should make an exception and ban him just for asking. Call it the reverse Tom Watson rule.

[MidwestGolfBum]

> @buckeye440 said:

> > @DavePelz4 said:

> > > @loneacer said:

> > > > @dlygrisse said:

> > > > Correct, he needs to lose 100lbs, and he also needs a knee replacement. Until he does both of those he just comes across as a whiner.

> > > He said before that doctors told him he's too young for a replacement. Whether true or not, I don't know.

> >

> > That's total BS. I own a healthcare biz and we see some people with knee replacements in their 40's. That is an exception though and 50 is generally considered the starting point but it does happen. The biggest concern with doing them that young is the replacement joint will actually wear down over time and can require a second replacement.

>

> The surgeon probably told him to lose some weight before the surgery and he has not done that yet.

 

The shedding the weight seems more likely than the age as I know people who have had them done prior to 50. As was said, it's not the popular thing, but it can be needed in certain situations.

[Naptime]

Denying him (or anyone in a pro tour event) a cart doesn't bother me at all.

[Pepperturbo]

John D, no doubt still has a following but it's NOT nearly large enough to force R&A to change the rules of golf. They made a good decision. JD just doesn't have it anymore, least of all a gallery draw so huge, him not playing would present a revenue problem for the R&A. It's sad that surgical implants couldn't compete with JD's eating and drinking habits, and carts will not be JD's answer to playing in the Open. Arthritis affects a great many golfers, including me. That's not an excuse either. Unlike JD, if I can walk a course I will.

[golfer07840]

> @Johnnypenso said:

> Daly needs a keto diet. Eat lots of fat and meat, lose weight, get healthy, compete again. That extra 100 lbs isn't doing his knee any favours.

 

I think the last thing Daly needs to do is eat a lot of fat...

[thevaporz]


 

[MMB1500]

> @golfer07840 said:

> > @Johnnypenso said:

> > Daly needs a keto diet. Eat lots of fat and meat, lose weight, get healthy, compete again. That extra 100 lbs isn't doing his knee any favours.

>

> I think the last thing Daly needs to do is eat a lot of fat...

Why, if it's the right type?