The rot started when, the ironically ranked 666th, John Daly, drove into a bunker on the 10th hole and hit the wrong ball out of the bunker. This would incur a two-stroke penalty, sending him seven over in the round approaching the 11th. What would take place next is staggering, on his second shot, on the long par 5, the ball sailed into the drink, as did the next five. It seems that the first three in the water were complete accidents, maybe even his ego in persisting he can make the shot. However, the last three were blatantly intentional, it seems the 'wild thing' didn't want to negotiate with the round any longer. The last three entered the water about 30 meters in, no professional golfer is that inaccurate. This is not the first time Daly has walked off mid-round, he did the same in the Austrian Open in September this year.
It seems that Australia is not a happy hunting ground for Daly, with this his third act of petulance. In 2002, Daly hurled his putter into the lake beside the 18th green in the PGA Championship at Coolum. In 2008 he also grabbed the camera of a photographer, slamming it into a tree. However, this is why Daly is a draw-card. He is not there because he has a genuine chance of winning, as his last tournament win in 2004. He is there to draw crowds, and he does because he is unpredictable and explosive, people love his meltdowns.
Australian Open directors are furious with Daly for his antics, saying 'he will not be invited next time'. I believe not inviting him their would be doing themselves no favors. It is highly doubtful Tiger Woods will come again and without Daly, who is their draw card? I am not a religious golf fan, but I do appreciate John Daly, he brings excitement and a sense of 'what's going to happen next'? If I were the directors I would be giving the wild thing a pat on the back and an invitation for next year.
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