In many ways, not much has changed since John Daly came from nowhere to win the 1991 PGA Championship. He turned 50 on Thursday, starting a new chapter in his life and career and saying he has found something new: peace.
The man who still smokes Marlboros, drinks alcohol, gambles and lovingly pats his big belly as if to taunt the Grim Reaper and appears happy as he hits the half-century mark. And next weekend at The Woodlands Country Club outside of Houston, Daly (Dardanelle, Arkansas Razorbacks) is scheduled to make his debut on the Champions Tour, reserved for golfers 50 and older.