John Daly will always be remembered as one of the biggest personalities in PGA Tour history.
The 59-year-old, who now competes on the PGA Tour Champions, was often in the spotlight for good and bad reasons.
Daly produced a particularly memorable moment when he completely lost his head at the 1999 US Open.
Golf Retro looks back on his famous meltdown at Pinehurst, where he made 11 on a par four.
How John Daly made an 11 on a par four at the 1999 US Open at Pinehurst
Daly was no longer in his prime in 1999, four years since his last PGA Tour win, but he was still a quality player.
Even though he was not in contention, he made the cut at the US Open that year and was having a decent tournament until midway through his third round.
Daly hit his approach shot too far on the eighth hole at Pinehurst, so he then attempted to putt his ball up the hill back onto the green.
Unfortunately, the ball rolled back down to his feet, and as the same happened with his second attempt, he walked up the slope to hit it before it came to rest.
Now from the fairway, he chipped onto the green and three-putted from 20 feet to make a nine on the par four.
However, he was later awarded a two-stroke penalty for hitting his ball while it was still moving and ultimately carded an 11.
John Daly showed his frustration in interview at 1999 US Open
Daly explained after the round that he was fed up with the “unfair” pin placements at Pinehurst.
“Yeah, it was frustrating and I lost my patience,” he told NBC, via ESPN. “But they have too many unfair pins. It’s frustrating.
“The US Open is not John Daly’s style of golf. I’m not going to Pebble Beach (where the U.S. Open will be held) next year and watching the USGA ruin that golf course, too.”
Daly was so annoyed that he pledged not to attend the 2000 US Open at Pebble Beach and any future renewal of the tournament.
“It’s not worth it. This is my last U.S. Open — ever,” he added. “I’ve had it with the USGA and the way they run their tournaments. The USGA loves to embarrass guys who play in their tournaments.”
He actually did withdraw from the event at Pebble Beach, but played in two more US Opens (2002 and 2005) before calling it a day.