Golf legend John Daly withdraws from PGA Championship due to injury

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Fans won’t get to see John Daly’s sweet swing at the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill this week after he officially withdrew from the tournament on Monday due to injury. 

The tournament made the announcement via social media on Monday, saying that Daly has been replaced by Stephan Jaeger out of Germany. 

It is unknown what injury is preventing Daly from being in New York this week, as he’s been featured on the PGA Tour only a handful of times in recent years. 

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John Daly of the United States waits to putt on the third green during the first round of the Regions Tradition at Greystone Golf and Country Club on May 11, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods is another former champion that won't be participating in this year's field due to ankle surgery. 

Usually, Daly will make his return to the spotlight during major events, much like the PGA Championship. Since he won it in 1991, Daly is allowed to play in the tournament for life. 

Daly has played in five non-major tournaments over the past three years on Tour, though he hasn’t made a cut since the 2019 Barracuda Championship, which took place in Reno, Nevada. He finished 69th in the field, while Collin Morikawa won it all. 

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Daly, 57, has played on the PGA Tour Champions, which is the senior branch of the tour. He has been featured on that Tour this season in five championships, though his best finish was tied-38th at The Galleri Classic back in March. 

Daly has always been a fan favorite, not just for his