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Sun May 24, 2009 5:11 pm EDT

John Daly dons pink pants to honor Amy Mickelson's fight

By Jay Busbee

At last, John Daly is using his crazed wardrobe for good rather than evil!

Say this for Daly: He's throwing himself into this whole career-rejuvenation thing. At Sunday's final round of the BMW PGA Championship in England, he donned a brilliant pink pair of pants to honor Amy Mickelson, who announced this past week that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. It's not the first time Daly has worn wacky pants, but it's probably the most meaningful.

"I had a pair, so I figured I'd do that for her today. I thought it would be a good gesture," Daly said, according to The Associated Press. "I know Phil very well and I know Amy. I've known them for a long time -- we've played the tour together. She's a great lady. She has always been a sweetheart to everybody."

He noted that he hasn't yet spoken with Amy or Phil Mickelson, adding that he didn't want to bother them at such a difficult time.

At the event, Daly made the cut but had two rotten weekend days, finishing in a tie for 72nd at +8. Still, he's doing all the right things in getting himself ready to make the appeal to rejoin the PGA in America. No need to be cynical about his wardrobe choice on Sunday; it's a great gesture and another demonstration of Daly's potential.

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  1. Don T
    1. Posted by Don T Sun May 24, 2009 5:52 pm EDT

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    a man who's always had a big heart. the tour needs you john. keep working hard!
  2. Matt
    2. Posted by Matt Sun May 24, 2009 6:00 pm EDT

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    surprised he did not send her a bottle of scotch knowing Daly
  3. oL bOy RiCe
    3. Posted by oL bOy RiCe Sun May 24, 2009 6:01 pm EDT

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    Look at this cat.... he's a joke
  4. Cesar
    4. Posted by Cesar Sun May 24, 2009 6:03 pm EDT

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    classy
  5. fudd
    5. Posted by fudd Sun May 24, 2009 6:03 pm EDT

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    In this world we often try to paint ourselves into boxes that everyone will approve of. Some dance to a different drummer. Daly is one of these individuals. Thanks for showing support for all the ladies in the world who are battling breat cancer. And yes, we neeed Daly
  6. oL bOy RiCe
    6. Posted by oL bOy RiCe Sun May 24, 2009 6:04 pm EDT

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    With his pink pants and his Santino Marella lookin sunglasses on.
  7. oL bOy RiCe
    7. Posted by oL bOy RiCe Sun May 24, 2009 6:06 pm EDT

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    Best Rapper Alive
  8. Smoke20
    8. Posted by Smoke20 Sun May 24, 2009 6:06 pm EDT

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    Good times Daly! Awesome gesture!!!!!
  9. Emily
    9. Posted by Emily Sun May 24, 2009 6:08 pm EDT

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    See you at Hooters tonight.
  10. GET WORKED
    10. Posted by GET WORKED Sun May 24, 2009 6:09 pm EDT

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    At least he's making an effort to show people hes changing
  11. Bryan B
    11. Posted by Bryan B Sun May 24, 2009 6:14 pm EDT

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    His career choices have not always been on point, but today, he put himself in a wonderful classy situation.
  12. mpesr4765
    12. Posted by mpesr4765 Sun May 24, 2009 6:23 pm EDT

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    I definitely applaud John in this gesture. I sincerely hope he is serious in turning his life around. John is an incredible person and having John back on the PGA Tour in America would be a great thing. God Bless you John.
  13. ltnadp
    13. Posted by ltnadp Sun May 24, 2009 6:28 pm EDT

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    Daly is the man!! Stop hatin cuz he doesnt fit the format of all the uptight golfers and clubs.He is his own person and that gives him the right to play any way he wants.
  14. CE
    14. Posted by CE Sun May 24, 2009 6:28 pm EDT

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    But,did he still have a drink today?
  15. Jim G
    15. Posted by Jim G Sun May 24, 2009 6:31 pm EDT

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    Par-man and the late leon the great says..............john....u the man !!!!!
  16. TG
    16. Posted by TG Sun May 24, 2009 6:32 pm EDT

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    Maybe ol boy rice ,should hide in a hole, and i,m sure Matt is the one with the scotch stuck up his you know where !! Good going John, get back , get better , and great wishes for Phil and Amy
  17. rotina b redhot
    17. Posted by rotina b redhot Sun May 24, 2009 6:34 pm EDT

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    nice pants jd i just love grown men in pink!!!!!!!! (not)
  18. rotina b redhot
    18. Posted by rotina b redhot Sun May 24, 2009 6:38 pm EDT

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    sorry jd for the pink pants comment but i don't know why you were waring them but now i know and i say go for it !!! anything to help GOD BLESS!
  19. adam
    19. Posted by adam Sun May 24, 2009 6:52 pm EDT

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    this alcoholic foul mouth losers is just trying to jump start his loser life on the back of phils wife difficult situation ! i thought this CLOWN was banned !
  20. T Brown
    20. Posted by T Brown Sun May 24, 2009 6:59 pm EDT

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    Thats nice of John
  21. Colleen C
    21. Posted by Colleen C Sun May 24, 2009 7:05 pm EDT

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    As a recently diagnosed (October 3rd 2009) breast cancer survivor, good for you John.
    It's great to have the support of friends and you certainly showed yours.
    This is a journey you hope nobody has to experience and my prayers go out to the Mickelson family.
    God bless you and give you the strength you need.
  22. TG
    22. Posted by TG Sun May 24, 2009 7:08 pm EDT

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    Then there is nother idiot like Adam, that can,t see someone doing good for another, maybe Adam should take a look at his life, grow up and thank people like JD for doing and trying, then ban yourself Adam.
  23. Jon E
    23. Posted by Jon E Sun May 24, 2009 7:12 pm EDT

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    When did he use his wardrobe for evil? I must of missed that.
  24. Kelly G
    24. Posted by Kelly G Sun May 24, 2009 7:15 pm EDT

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    Pretty in pink!! I'm sure Amy appreciates your support John.
    Colleen C,
    All my best wishes and support to you too.
  25. Brian P
    25. Posted by Brian P Sun May 24, 2009 7:21 pm EDT

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    John Daly has always been a good guy just a bit flawed.How many of us would like to have our worst moments in the public eye??I say cast no stones and let the man honor a friends wife.

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