John Daly will not be capable of arrange store at Hooters on Washington Street throughout the Masters as a result of the restaurant was demolished final yr. So he took his abilities to High Golf.
Mr. Daly has offered merchandise at Hooters and held courtroom for the previous 28 years. The 2-time main champion is now teaming up with Topgolf Augusta to make Topgolf Augusta his nineteenth gap on Thursdays and Fridays of Masters week from 6pm to 9pm ET.
Topgolf Augusta is situated roughly eight miles from Augusta Nationwide Park close to the South Carolina border.
“This week has all the time been as a lot concerning the followers as it’s about golf. I’ve had a number of enjoyable nights with the followers over time,” Daly mentioned. “Now we’re bringing that vitality to Topgolf, the place individuals can have a drink, take a swing, and have a great time collectively.
“I’m wanting ahead to enjoyable after the spherical, assembly some individuals and persevering with the occasion.”
Daley hasn’t performed within the Masters since 2006, however he nonetheless reveals up yearly to signal issues for individuals to purchase and take footage with followers.
“Let’s eat some good meals, smoke some cigarettes, promote some stuff –” Daley advised ESPN in 2025, his ultimate yr at Hooters.
Based on his staff, Daley offered about $780,000 price of merchandise from Hooters patios in 2024.
Final yr, he offered hats for $40, some with illustrations of Daley’s face on them, and others encouraging individuals to seize and tear them, whereas packing containers of Brief Sport cigars offered for $250. He additionally offered autographed golf balls for $10 at Crooked Stick in Carmel, Indiana, together with a reproduction of his 1991 PGA Championship championship picture, shirt and pin flag.
ESPN’s Dave Wilson and The Related Press contributed to this report.
