GOLF icon John Daly has found a new home for the Masters after his favourite Hooters was torn down.
, 59, was often seen selling his wares, signing memorabilia and taking pictures from his RV in front of the on Road during .
John Daly has had to find a new venue to sell his wares during the MastersCredit: Getty
Daly previously set up his RV outside a Hooters restaurant a mile from the courseCredit: supplied
He has visited almost annually since 1997, despite not playing in the tournament since 2006.
Last year, while outside the Hooters – which was less than a mile from the course – he told ESPN: “Eat some good food, smoke, sell some s—.”
His team estimated Daly sold around £586,000 ($780,000) worth of goods on the Hooters patio in 2024.
Those sales included items like hats for £30, boxes of his “Short Game” cigars for £189 and signed balls for £7.50.
Daly also sold pictures, shirts and replica pin flags from his 1991 PGA Championship win in Indiana for £75.
However, with the closure of the venue, and subsequent demolition in November, Long John has had to change venue.
Fortunately, he has found a new home before the 90th Masters gets underway on April 9.
This year, Daly will be taking his wares to high-tech driving range Topgolf.
The venue is located around five miles away from Augusta National, near the border.
He will be present at the venue from 6pm to 9pm ET on April 9 and 10 – the first two days of Masters week.
As quoted by ESPN , Daly said: “This week has always been about the fans as much as the golf, and I’ve spent a lot of great nights hanging out with them over the years.
“This time we’re bringing that energy to Topgolf, where people can grab a drink, take some swings and just have a good time together.
“I’m looking forward to kicking back, meeting some folks and keeping the party going after the rounds.”
won the green jacket last year to become only the sixth man to complete a modern career grand slam, and the first European.
But this year Daly is setting up shop in a Topgolf five miles from the courseCredit: Getty
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