In honor of his birthday, here are Golf Digest's favorite photos that encapsulate the awesomeness of John Daly:
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Rebel without a cause
I'm sure John Daly knows the rules. But he doesn't give a damn about them.
Long John meets Tall Yao
That Yao and Daly don't have a buddy-buddy cop show is our generation's greatest failure.
Daly and the Blowfish
Hey, Daly's hanging out with Hootie and the Blowfish! What could go wrong?
Daly and the Blowfish, Part 2
In a related note, the band went on hiatus shortly after this photo was taken.
Party in the front...
Only Andre Agassi, Kenny Powers and (insert any Canadian hockey player from the '80s here) owned better mullets than JD.
"Long Kielbasa" doesn't have the same ring
I think this was a promotional shoot, but judging by the drink in his hand and ease with the tongs, pretty sure Daly turned this into a real BBQ.
Sky shot
I know Dubai is miles in the distance...but I truly believe Daly was trying to clear those skyscrapers.
Captain America
All this photo is missing is a majestic eagle and fireworks.
Rock stars
For once, Daly is not the longest hitter, or worst singer, in the group.
Ladies man
Not sure if this is the restaurant's entire staff, or just the waitresses assigned to Daly's table.
The claret jug
The photo was taken the day after Daly won the 1995 Open Championship. Guessing he's on the beach to wash out all the spirits that were in the claret jug from the night before.
You're damn right this is my new desktop background.
Trendsetter
I'm convinced this photo made wearing baseball hats backwards cool.
Spongebob slacks
Critics will say this ensemble was a marketing ploy. Personally, I think the dude just digs the show.
Expensive pants
This...we're not sure what to make of this.
Our next vice president?
Seriously, given this year's election, it's not out of the question.
Bird man
Frankly, it would be weird if a falcon wasn't perched on John Daly's arm.
The easiest game of "Where's Waldo?"
What can we say? The guy sticks out in a crowd.
So much for being parallel
My back just gave out looking at this photo.
Jack and John
John Daly's face says, "Hell yeah! I'm playing with Jack freaking Nicklaus!" Jack's face says, "Somebody, please help."
Living in style
Nice place, right? Especially once you realize that's Daly's motorhome.
Wardrobe malfunction
It's rare for someone to be, ahem, more colorful in their clothing than Daly.
Smile, John
Never has one looked so solemn after winning a major.
Boys will be boys
We are going on a limb and saying gastrointestinal factors were at play.
An American symbol
Just like the U.S., Daly started as an underdog. Like the U.S., Daly occasionally finds himself in trouble. And like the U.S., Daly continues to persevere.
Cup of kings
What good is a trophy if you can't drink from it, anyway?
Better than a ribbon cutting
Amazed more stores don't open with a golf-ball-through-glass-door ceremony.
Grip It and Rip It
Hope you're sitting down: Daly did not take the safe route.