Daly off to rousing start at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP)—Trading his mullet for a wacky outfit, John Daly rekindled memories of his stunning win at the Old Course in 1995.

The trouble-plagued golfer took advantage of calm conditions at St. Andrews by shooting a 6-under 66 on Thursday, equaling the best round of his British Open career.TaylorMade Burner Tour Fairway Wood


No one made a bolder fashion statement, either.TaylorMade Tour Burner Irons Daly wore lavender paisley pants, a sky blue sleeveless sweater, a peach shirt and a turquoise cap. None of it matched. Not that it mattered.

Strolling the course puffing on a cigarette and carrying a diet soda, Daly posted his best score since a 66 at Royal St. George in 1993.[b]TaylorMade Tour Burner Driver
It could have been a lot better, too—four putts lipped out or caught the edge of the cup, including one that spun 180 degrees around the back of the 12th hole to end a streak of four straight birdies.golf equipment


Could it be ’95 all over again?

That year, Daly managed to put aside the problems that have marred his career—everything from too much alcohol to too much money squandered—and captured his second major championship, beating Costantino Rocca in a playoff with a mop of blond hair that was much longer than it is now.TaylorMade Tour Burner TP Driver