![John Daly -- known as "Wild Thing" -- shot 65 at Pebble Beach on Thursday, his best opening round since 2005. The 48-year-old is known for his colorful attire, and language, and is one of the more popular players on the PGA Tour.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150213115252-john-daly-pink.jpg?q=w_3816,h_2370,x_0,y_0,c_fill/h_447)
In the pink —
John Daly -- known as "Wild Thing" -- shot 65 at Pebble Beach on Thursday, his best opening round since 2005. The 48-year-old is known for his colorful attire, and language, and is one of the more popular players on the PGA Tour.
![Daly's often controversial private life -- he was banned for six months by the PGA in 2008 -- also endeared him to fans and he has had well-documented problems with alcohol and gambling.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150213115622-john-daly-hawaii.jpg?q=w_4374,h_2904,x_0,y_0,c_fill/h_447)
Wild Thing —
Daly's often controversial private life -- he was banned for six months by the PGA in 2008 -- also endeared him to fans and he has had well-documented problems with alcohol and gambling.
![Daly burst onto the scene in 1991, winning the PGA Championship after only earning a place at the last minute as ninth alternate. He won by three shots and became an overnight sensation. Many people who had never watched golf before tuned in as a result.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150213133045-daly-pga-1991.jpg?q=w_2398,h_3646,x_0,y_0,c_fill/h_447)
PGA champion —
Daly burst onto the scene in 1991, winning the PGA Championship after only earning a place at the last minute as ninth alternate. He won by three shots and became an overnight sensation. Many people who had never watched golf before tuned in as a result.
![Daly's second major title came in 1995 when he won the British Open at St Andrew's in Scotland. He beat Constantino Rocca into second place after the Italian had holed a miraculous 60-foot putt on the final hole to force a playoff.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150213120226-john-daly-open.jpg?q=w_2344,h_1576,x_0,y_0,c_fill/h_447)
Rocca and roll —
Daly's second major title came in 1995 when he won the British Open at St Andrew's in Scotland. He beat Constantino Rocca into second place after the Italian had holed a miraculous 60-foot putt on the final hole to force a playoff.
![Daly was last in contention to add to his haul of tournament wins in 2005 but was defeated by Tiger Woods in a playoff at a World Golf Championships event. He only has two top 10 finishes to his name since 2006 and relies on exemptions and sponsors invitations these days.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150213120639-john-daly-ball.jpg?q=w_2754,h_1968,x_0,y_0,c_fill/h_447)
Diamond in the rough? —
Daly was last in contention to add to his haul of tournament wins in 2005 but was defeated by Tiger Woods in a playoff at a World Golf Championships event. He only has two top 10 finishes to his name since 2006 and relies on exemptions and sponsors invitations these days.
![Daly is in partnership with Loudmouth Golf and has become renowned for the jaunty gear he wears out on the golf course.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150213115934-john-daly-open.jpg?q=w_4928,h_3280,x_0,y_0,c_fill/h_447)
Loud trousers —
Daly is in partnership with Loudmouth Golf and has become renowned for the jaunty gear he wears out on the golf course.