Amateur John Daly II has a shot to win Puerto Rico Open in his first-ever PGA Tour start John Daly II, the son of two-time major champion John Daly, is making his PGA Tour debut at the Puerto Rico Open and could secure a historic victory. The 22-year-old, currently a senior at Arkansas, is competing as an amateur and is positioned to become the ninth amateur ever to win on the tour. His performance at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Rio Grande has placed him at nine under par, three shots behind leader Ricky Castillo, with a chance to claim the title in his first professional start. Daly II’s journey to this moment has been marked by steady progress. After a two-under-par 70 in the third round, he maintained a strong position on the leaderboard, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. Despite the challenging windy conditions, Daly II managed to make 15 pars and record an eagle on the 11th hole. However, a bogey on the final hole—his first since the 15th in the first round—left him slightly behind. “It was solid,” he said, reflecting on the round. “The wind was really hard to get the numbers right, but I stayed in it well. It’s a good day.” The young golfer’s focus remains on the course, though he has faced questions about his strategy and his father’s potential involvement. When asked if he was monitoring the leaderboard, Daly II responded, “I feel like in college golf I look way too much, but I haven’t really looked at all. I saw walking to 15, but I don’t really look at it.” He also dismissed the possibility of his father, a legendary figure in golf, traveling to Puerto Rico for the final round. “He’s busy out west with some buddies and sponsors,” he said. Daly II’s path to contention is both surprising and impressive.#john_daly_ii #john_daly #puerto_rico_open #grand_reserve_golf_club #rio_grande
