John Daly Dressed for a Luau

It would appear that way but it's really the Champions Dinner for this week's British Open. Daly looks like an idiot but who really cares? I don't mind seeing this American hick sticking it to some uptight Brits with his sartorial eccentricities. Kind of reminds me of King Ralph. I also like how Paddy is definitely razzing Tiger for his transgressions. Tiger doesn't like it.
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Being John Daly Review

I was one of the 7 people to tune in to the program last night. That number might be lower next week. The program is a 30 minute advertisement for Marlboro and his clothing line, Loudmouth pants - Golf Channel even shows the real advertisements for Loudmouth during commercial breaks. To begin, there was an inadequate amount of time spent on his past: No shaking over puts, shots of him ripping brew-has or stories about gambling and women. Lets be honest, most of us wanted to see a little more of the savage John Daly and less of the spiritual "I'm changing my ways," Daly. The rest of the episode focused on John getting an exemption to the Sony Open, in Hawaii, and him driving his huge hangout bus to Cali. to practice with some buddies - buddies he definitely used to rock the party with. A funny moment was when he and his foursome were on the first tee discussing "teeing up" double vodka cocktails while joking that John had to drink a Diet Coke. Triggers. Following the round, the group went to BBQ outside the bus where everyone but John drank - John soberly strummed his mandolin and sang about pain. The guys looked faux enthusiastic and gave him a nice round of applause but you could tell they were thinking "when is he going to end this performance?" You want feel for John but then realize he's about to travel to Hawaii to play golf and get paid. All in all, the show seemed awkward, a little staged and seemed to over-glorify JD's lifestyle change (he lost weight from surgery. There wasn't a single shot of a gym). You know at some point Daly could do something stupid and that is what may keep people watching.

Being John Daly

As I was watching some golf this weekend, The Golf Channel kept hyping their new reality program "Being John Daly." It chronicles Daly's rededication to his golf game and his lifestyle makeover. For those who don't follow golf, John Daly has won two majors, the 1991 PGA and 1995 British Open, hits bombs off the tee, but also has some booze/chic issues. I still contend that he has one of the prettiest golf swings ever, right up there with Freddie Couples. Totally talented but can get "distracted." Seems like a good guy though. I'll give this show a whirl, if not just to hear him go into further detail about his drunkest night ever (at least according to his book) which began in my hometown prior to a tournament at The Woodlands - a place where I have enjoyed many a nacho and poolside babe scoping session. The series premieres Tuesday night at 9pm on The Golf Channel.