The Local Knowlege

John Daly's 'miraculous recovery'

The PGA of Australia's website is reporting that in December John Daly will play the Australian Open and Australian PGA Championship after all, "thanks to a miraculous recovery" from the rib injury that was supposed to have sidelined him until 2010.

Daly also has announced that he will play the Viking Classic in Madison, Miss., a Fall Series event on the PGA Tour scheduled for the end of October.

"My recovery from stem cell surgery has been closely monitored by my doctor and I have been cleared to begin playing competitively in two weeks," he said.

"I regret the confusion the injury process has caused but I'm relieved things have begun moving in the right direction. I look forward to returning to Australia and am grateful the Australian Open and Australian PGA Championship have provided me with the opportunity to play in these premier events."

On Twitter, Daly said this yesterday:

"My rib is feeling a little better---Just committed to play the 'Viking Classic' in Jackson, Mississippi---Hope to see you all out there!"

Then today he followed with this:

"oh and yes----gonna hit the AUSSIE TOUR!"

-- John Strege

Comments

Post A Comment

Subscribe today

Golf Digest

Subscribe >

Golf World

Visit Subscribe
2010 Pegboards
Give a Subscription to Golf Digest magazine as a Gift

Best Places to Play — Course Finder

Advertiser Events & Promotions

clubfitting
What equipment have you recently been fitted for:
Subscribe today
2009 Hot List

Equipment Ratings

Our editors have put their seal of approval on this year's top equipment.

Best Courses In U.S.

Which courses are on the must-play list? Here are the best America has to offer.

Golf Digest Ambush

Send us the details of your upcoming trip and you might be featured in Golf Digest!

Hollywood Rankings

See who made the cut in our ranking of Top 100 Golfers in Hollywood.