My Life In & Out of the Rough

In My Life In & Out of the Rough, two-time major golf champion John Daly offers an unfiltered personal account of his journey across the professional fairway and beyond. Written alongside Glen Waggoner, this candid memoir traces Daly's rapid rise to international sporting fame, beginning with his unexpected triumph at the 1991 PGA Championship.

Alongside the thrills of top-level tournament golf, Daly speaks frankly about the deep personal challenges that accompanied his career. He addresses long-standing battles with heavy gambling, alcohol, volatile relationships, and personal health. Giving readers a close look at life away from the greens, he describes the intense pressures of professional sport and the difficult path toward regaining personal balance. It is an honest, straightforward reflection on triumph, mistakes, and endurance suited to sports enthusiasts and general biography readers alike.