John Daly II Makes Cut at PGA TOUR’s Puerto Rico Open RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico – Arkansas Razorback senior John Daly II carded a bogey-free 67 (-5) on Friday to secure his place in the weekend rounds of the PGA TOUR’s Puerto Rico Open. The low amateur finish earned him a tie for seventh place with a combined score of 137 (70-67) at the par-72 Grand Reserve Golf Club. Daly’s performance marked a strong debut on the PGA TOUR, bolstered by a sponsor’s exemption that granted him access to the event. Daly will tee off in the third round at 11 a.m. Central Time alongside Beau Hossler. The tournament will be broadcast live on GOLF Channel on Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Reflecting on his achievement, Daly expressed enthusiasm about the course, stating, “This place has always been one of my favorites. To come watch my dad play back in the day, so it’s pretty cool to make it to the weekend.” When asked about his strategy for the weekend, Daly emphasized staying focused on his game. “Honestly, go out there and try to go as low as I can. I got nothing to lose, so just go out there and have fun and just keep doing what I’m doing,” he said. The tournament’s leaderboard saw Chandler Blanchet take the early lead at -13, while Gordon Sargent followed at -9. A four-way tie for third place at -8 included Ricky Castillo, Jesper Svensson, Blades Brown, and Jeremy Paul. Daly, one of five players tied for seventh, showcased resilience throughout the event. Daly’s first-round performance was marked by a strong start, including a birdie on the opening hole. He maintained consistency with eight pars to reach the turn at 1-under, though a dropped shot on hole 10 was followed by a pair of birdies. A bogey on hole 15 was offset by a birdie on the 16th, resulting in a 2-under 70.#pga_tour #john_daly_ii #puerto_rico_open #grand_reserve_golf_club #beau_hossler
