Need proof that clean living is everything? These five major winners haven't held up as well as John Daly

By Matthew Rudy

May 10, 2016

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Ian Baker-Finch

Baker-Finch won the British Open the same year Daly broke through at the PGA, but by 1997 had completely lost his game to driver yips. A successful and popular commentator, Baker-Finch hasn't played a PGA Champions event since 2012.

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Paul Azinger

Azinger is a popular commentator and successful Ryder Cup captain, but hasn't played much competitive golf since 2010, when he made four starts and $37,095 on the PGA Champions tour.

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Jose-Maria Olazabal

Serious back and foot problems derailed Olazabal's career almost immediately after he won the 1995 Masters. The Spaniard still owns one of the great Ryder Cup records of all time -- both as a player and captain -- but isn't expected to play much as a senior when he turns 50 this year.

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Costantino Rocca

The lovable everyman hero from Daly's British Open win, Rocca would go on to play fine golf in the Ryder Cup, thrashing Tiger Woods in singles in 1999. Rocca won two European seniors titles in his first year of eligibility, but now plays a limited schedule.

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Todd Hamilton

Winning the 2004 British Open was Todd Hamilton's career highlight, but the 11-time winner on the Japanese tour has mostly struggled since then, earning one top-10 on the PGA Tour since 2009. He turned 50 and joined the PGA Champions in October.

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Need proof that clean living is everything? These five major winners haven't held up as well as John Daly

Ian Baker-Finch

Paul Azinger

Jose-Maria Olazabal

Costantino Rocca

Todd Hamilton

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