**John Daly Reflects on His Remarkable Career and Health Challenges**
John Daly, the two-time major champion, has had a fascinating journey both on and off the golf course. Recently, ahead of The Galleri Classic, he reminisced about his extensive career after being shown a photo of his rookie tour card from 1992. “I didn’t think I’d been out here for three decades,” Daly remarked in a video shared by PGA Tour Champions. “I’ve only been dead 11 times. I’m like Lazarus. I just keep coming back from the dead. That’s when I could actually play the game.” This comment came just two months after he underwent emergency hand surgery, which he confirmed was successful, stating he would “be back playing in no time!”
Daly made his return this month at the Champions Tour’s Hoag Classic in California, noting, “It’s been a little brutal, but the hand’s about 80%.” He revealed that he has had 16 surgeries in the past four years due to tangled tendons.
### Health Challenges and Resilience
In a recent podcast appearance, Daly opened up about his battle with bladder cancer. “It was scary,” he shared on the “Like a Farmer Podcast.” He described alarming symptoms, including blood in his urine and vomiting, which led him to seek medical attention. After a checkup in Little Rock, a doctor advised him to return for further examination. Following surgery, he has been in remission for four years.
Despite these health challenges, Daly reflected positively on his life when looking back at his rookie photo, stating, “Hey, great life.”
**Conclusion:** John Daly’s journey is a testament to resilience and the ability to overcome significant health challenges. How do you think his experiences have shaped his perspective on life and golf?
### FAQs:
**What health issues has John Daly faced?**
John Daly has undergone 16 surgeries in the last four years, including emergency hand surgery and treatment for bladder cancer, from which he has been in remission for four years.
