As the pros head east to Shanghai for the BMW Asian Open, an optimistic, and seemingly re-energized, John Daly declared that he would be taking his inspiration from Vijay Singh from now on. Looking towards his 41st birthday on April 28, the troubled golf star sited the fact that Vijay had "won 28 times in the four or five years since he turned 40".
Well, there's nothing wrong with being inspired by Vijay Singh, but his legendary work ethic implies torturous workouts and endless hours of practice. Does that sound like a lifestyle John could embrace? Frankly, I don't see it... any more than I see Vijay writing country songs and making albums with Willie Nelson. As unrealistic as it seems though I think it's a good sign that JD is not giving up on golf. We'll just see how he does over in Shanghai this week.
...And who knows, maybe in twenty five years or so, when Vij has given up golf, he'll take up country music. With his unrelenting tenacity Vijay Singh would probably become Vijay Sing and he'd probably win a Grammy.
Did you see his 60 Minutes profile from last year?
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Practice is not part of his recipe for success. I also saw in SI that he was signing autographs last week at Augusta at the local Hooters since he didn't qualify. How can anyone not be a fan?
I agree...JD doesn't have the work ethic and needs to learn how to fold.
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ReplyDeleteI didn't know this thing would not translate the link. Here's the HTML: John Daly Story
ReplyDeleteJD has had a pretty good career with almost no work ethic and all talent. Having won a major as a 9th alternate and then winning another major.
ReplyDeleteMost pro's would trade all their tour wins for 1 of those majors.
John should probably hang em up and wait for the champions tour - Unless he is serious about following Vj's work ethic - We shall see.
JD is just saying that to keep himself in the limelight. It is rather sad given his potentials. He is a total under achiever as far as physical talent is concerned.
ReplyDeleteI read somewhere that JD once asked Tiger why he won't take a break from all the practice, pull up a chair and have a beer. Tiger's response was something like, "JD, if I had your talent, I wouldn't need to practice".
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