It only took a little over two months, but Doug Ferguson reports that Butch Harmon has dropped John Daly as a client. Harmon, who is recognized as the world's number one instructor, officially joined forces with Daly in late January. But earlier today, Harmon said that he had seen enough of Daly's reckless behavior...
My whole goal for him was he's got to show me golf is the most important thing in his life. And the most important thing in his life is getting drunk.
He would work hard and get better, but when things don't go right, it's back to the alcohol stuff. I love this kid. He's a tremendous talent. But if he's not going to give 100 percent effort, it's a waste of my time.
What really put Harmon over the edge were Daly's actions this past weekend at the PODS Championship. Anwar Richardson of the Tampa Tribune writes that after missing the cut, Daly spent Saturday at the Hooters Owl's Nest drinking, smoking, and eating wings...
Daly, whose best finish this year was tied for 60th in the Mayakoba Golf Classic, and his associates gave a news photographer who tried to take photos of him the middle finger. One member of Daly's group mooned the photographer, resulting in boyish laughter from his group.
The golfing Buddha also willingly autographed Trinity resident Kim Geiger's jeans, who bent over and offered her backside as his canvas.
It sounds like Harmon has left the door open for Daly to come back, but only with the proper commitment.
In all honesty, I'm a very busy person. I'm willing to help the kid, but until he helps himself and makes golf his No. 1 priority, I'm not his guy.
