John daly Records Historic 19 on Single Hole at Sanford International
Sioux Falls, SD – September 12, 2025 – In a stunning display of both resilience and misfortune, golfing legend John Daly carded a 19 on the 12th hole during Friday’s opening round of the PGA Tour Champions’ Sanford International at minnehaha Contry Club.The score is promptly drawing attention as one of the most extraordinary single-hole tallies in professional golf history.
Daly, known for his colorful personality and extraordinary career, already held a share of the record for two of the seven highest single-hole scores on the PGA Tour. However, his performance on the par-4 12th surpassed even his previous high marks.
Starting the hole at 4-over par, Daly encountered a series of difficulties that ultimately led to the monumental score. Official PGA Tour statistics confirm he required seven penalty strokes during the hole. The exact nature of the challenges wasn’t immediately detailed, but the sheer number of drops speaks to the difficulty Daly faced.
despite the setback, Daly demonstrated remarkable perseverance, completing the round and even managing a birdie on the 15th hole. He ultimately signed for an 18-over 88, including a 51 on the back nine.
Daly’s history with high scores is well-documented. He currently shares the record for some of the highest single-hole scores in PGA Tour history,as detailed by Golfweek. This latest incident adds another memorable chapter to his already legendary career.
The Sanford International continues through the weekend, and Daly will undoubtedly be a focal point as he attempts to recover from this challenging start.
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