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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. Andy Lyons/Getty Images
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. Scott Halleran/Getty Images
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. Stephen Munday/Getty Images/file
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. J.D. Cuban/Getty Images
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. David Cannon/Getty Images/file
Daly is in partnership with Loudmouth Golf and has become renowned for the jaunty gear he wears out on the golf course. Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
