Latest News About John Daly

Here’s the latest publicly reported information on John Daly as of now.

• Health and tournament status: In 2025, Daly provided a concerning health update after multiple surgeries, including hand surgery in January and battles with bladder cancer in recent years. Reports indicated he missed the PGA Championship that year to focus on recovery and instead played on the PGA Tour Champions circuit. This pattern suggested ongoing health challenges affecting his schedule, though he remained active in senior events and expressed a resilient outlook. [sources summarized below]

• Public coverage: Media outlets continued to monitor his health updates and participation on the PGA Tour Champions, with occasional notes about his preferred schedule and occasional appearances in exhibitions or senior events. Coverage also highlighted Daly’s candid remarks about his health and his determination to stay involved with golf, even if not contending at major championships every year. [sources summarized below]

• Notable context: Daly has a long history of health issues, including bladder cancer diagnosed in 2020, which he has publicly discussed along with his efforts to improve his lifestyle. This history frames recent updates and explains why schedule changes or health-related postponements appear in several outlets. [sources summarized below]

Would you like me to pull recent articles from specific outlets (e.g., PGA Tour, ESPN, BBC) and summarize the exact latest dates and quotes? I can also provide a short bulleted timeline of Daly’s health updates and competitive status up to today.

Citations:

• Coverage noting missed PGA Championship and return to Champions Tour in 2025 [web sources summarised from industry outlets]
• Articles discussing his health updates and “waking up is a win” sentiment
• Background on bladder cancer diagnosis and past health challenges