John Daly: The Biography

John Daly is one of the most colourful sporting figures the world has seen. This biography follows his life through to about 2002, and takes us through the astonishing ups and downs of this flawed genius, as well as providing a vivid description of the trials and tribulations of the pro circuit. Daly battles severe alcoholism, domestic violence and a huge gambling addiction, not to mention major problems with diet and weight...and yet wins his first Major, coming from 9th reserve, on a course he has never played, while drunk!At times, we despair as we follow Daly into his next cycle of self-destruction. Even so, he rebounds and even having flirted with suicide, the man's resilience is astonishing. This is the book's greatest strength - the way that it depicts Daly's rollercoaster life with humour, honesty and compassion. Eventually, Daly matures and gains control, and the story is genuinely uplifting as we see how it is possible to come back from the lowest low.The interest and pace are maintained throughout, and Newsham sidesteps the obvious pitfall of giving a shot-by-shot account of every game. It is well written and well structured and is fully deserving of its award-winning status.

This is the best sports biography/Autobiography you'll wish to read. I will bring you to tears recalling the the trial and tribulations of the ultimate flawed genius. I really cuts to the bone of Daly's troubles, some of the stories make the mind boggle. A must!