John Daly has confirmed he will return to compete in the PGA Tour Champions this September at the Stanford International tournament in Sioux Falls. After finishing tied for 63rd at the Kaulig Companies Championship held at Firestone Country Club, Daly had not participated in any further events until this upcoming appearance.
John Daly’s Recent Tournament Activity and Upcoming Return
Daly’s latest competitive outing was the Kaulig Companies Championship, where he concluded with a 14-over par total and tied for 63rd place. After stepping away from tournament play following that event, Daly announced his return by resharing a post from the Stanford International’s official Instagram, which highlighted his reappearance along with fellow players Angel Cabrera and Ken Duke. The post stated,
“Following up the fourth with another bang. John Daly, Angel Cabrera, and Ken Duke return to Sioux Falls this September.”
Evaluating Daly’s Performance in the 2024 and 2025 Seasons
John Daly’s performance over the last two PGA Tour Champions seasons reveals mixed results, with his best showing in 2025 being a tie for 50th at the James Hardie Pro-Football Hall of Fame Invitational, finishing six strokes over par. In 2024, his top finish was tied for 22nd place at the American Family Insurance Championship, where he recorded three strokes under par.
Detailed Overview of Daly’s Tournament Results in 2025
- Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club: T56, 213 total (even par) with rounds of 71, 69, 73
- The Galleri Classic at Mission Hills Country Club: T75, 223 (+7) with rounds of 80, 74, 69
- James Hardie Pro-Football Hall of Fame Invitational: T50, 222 (+6) with rounds of 74, 76, 72
- Insperity Invitational at Woodlands Country Club: T77, 243 (+27) with rounds of 79, 83, 81
- Regions Tradition at Greystone Golf & Country Club: Withdrawn
- Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Country Club: T63, 294 (+14) with rounds of 76, 74, 73, 71
Summary of Daly’s 2024 Tournament Performances
- Chubb Classic at Tiburón Golf Club: Withdrawn
- Trophy Hassan II at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam: 65th place, 246 (+27), rounds of 76, 87, 83
- Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club: 76th place, 228 (+15), rounds of 74, 75, 79
- The Galleri Classic at Newport Beach Country Club: T75, 230 (+14), rounds of 75, 81, 74
- Invited Celebrity Classic at Las Colinas Country Club: T77, 151 (+9), rounds of 79, 72
- Insperity Invitational at Woodlands Country Club: 76th place, 159 (+15), rounds of 77, 82
- Regions Tradition at Greystone Golf & Country Club: T60, 293 (+5), rounds of 69, 74, 77, 73
- Principal Charity Classic at Wakonda Club: 73rd place, 218 (+2), rounds of 71, 74, 73
- American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Club: T22, 213 (-3), rounds of 74, 70, 69
- DICK’S Open at En-Joie Golf Club: T61, 217 (+1), rounds of 69, 70, 78
- Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Country Club: T56, 289 (+9), rounds of 74, 72, 70, 73
- Senior Open at Carnoustie Golf Links: Withdrawn
- Rogers Charity Classic at Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club: T68, 212 (+2), rounds of 67, 75, 70
- The Ally Challenge at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club: T58, 218 (+2), rounds of 74, 75, 69
- Ascension Charity Classic at Norwood Hills Country Club: T64, 217 (+4), rounds of 68, 73, 76
- Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS at Timuquana Country Club: Withdrawn
Implications of Daly’s Return to PGA Tour Champions
John Daly’s decision to return to competition at the Stanford International signifies a renewed commitment to his career on the PGA Tour Champions. This upcoming participation will provide an opportunity to measure his progress following a series of challenging results. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if Daly can regain form alongside notable peers such as Angel Cabrera and Ken Duke. The event’s location in Sioux Falls is shaping up to be an important stage for Daly’s next chapter in senior golf.
