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John Daly

John Daly (aka JD) was born in Carmichael, California in 1966. His family moved from California to Dardanelle, Arkansas, when John was five. Dardanelle is where John found and fell in love with the game of golf. Later, John attended Helias High School, in Jefferson City, JohnDaly1Missouri, and was a Letterman in both football and golf. It was golf where he excelled being named the title of Missouri State Champion. John also attended the University of Arkansas, where he was a member of the golf team.

Daly turned professional in 1987, and won the Ben Hogan Utah Classic three years later. His long list of achievements include the 1990 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year title, being noted as the youngest active player on PGA TOUR with two major championship titles, and becoming the fourth American since World War II to win two majors before his 30th birthday, joining Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, and Johnny Miller.

There is much more to John Daly than just an interest in golf. A songwriter and performer, John has recorded a largely autobiographical album entitled “My Life”, featuring guest performances by Darius Rucker, Willie Nelson, Johnny Lee, and Daron Norwood. JD has released his second album called “I Only Know One Way”, written with Darius Rucker. Remember to catch JD’s new show on the Golf Channel “Being John Daly”.

In addition, John is familiar for his tireless charitable work, including Make-a-Wish Foundation, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Rather than flying, John often drives his RV to many tournaments, further growing his reputation as “a true man of the people”. John recently drove his office to Clearwater, Florida, and joined Belleair Country Club. Belleair is renowned as a course in pristine condition, where John can practice and work on his game. He genuinely enjoys the staff and members of the Belleair Country Club, and is a member of the PGA & European PGA Tour.

John is currently developing a new golf line called “Blue Collar Golf” (just a play away), with other BCG members and entrepreneurs, Ed Droste and Dan Walker. He is also in partnership with the Loudmouth Golf clothing line.
Daly remains as one of the most popular and intriguing figures on the Tour with his driving distance off the tee, his most recent wardrobe and his no-frills philosophy of “grip it and rip it.”

Carling Coffing

On the surface, Carling Coffing comes across as a sweet Midwestern young lady.  Underneath is a tough competitor who has overcome enormous odds to achieve her dream to be a professional golfer.  As she puts it, “ever since I hit my first shank, I knew I wanted to be a professional golfer.”

Coffing was diagnosed with Type I diabetes at five years old.  After years of giving herself dozens of shots every day, she switched to a diabetic insulin pump in 2008, which is connected to her 24 hours a day.  The insulin pump is known affectionately as “Hank the Panc.”  “Hank has become my best friend on the course,” she explains.

Coming from a family with an athletic background (her father was an All-American wrestler), Coffing took up the game of golf while in middle school when her parents purchased a family membership at a nearby nine hole course.  She played with her parents and her two older brothers every day.  “If it was over 32 degrees, we played!” says Coffing.

Coffing’s parents have been her coaches since she took up the game, and have been her source of encouragement and inspiration to make a career out of the game she loves.  Coffing played collegiate golf at The Ohio State University.  After graduating with a communications degree, she turned professional in 2008.  In 2009, with her father serving as her caddy, Coffing made the cut in 13 of 17 Duramed FUTURES Tour events.  She has full status for the 2010 Duramed FUTURES Tour season.

Kurt Barnes

Colourful New South Welshman Kurt Barnes – a John Daly lookalike – leads the Australian contingent after the first round of the British Open after shooting a two-under 68 at Royal St George’s that leaves him only three strokes off the pace.  He didn’t just come out of nowhere though…

He had a successful amateur career which included victories in the 2002 Australian Amateur, the 2003 Riversdale Cup, which he won with a record 22 under par total, and the 2003 New Zealand Amateur Stroke Play Championship. He turned professional at the end of 2003 and joined the PGA Tour of Australasia.

In 2009 Barnes became the first Australian to win on the Omega China Tour, when he claimed victory in the Sofitel Zhongshan IGC Open. He went on to head the tour’s Order of Merit that season, before winning his place on the Japan Golf Tour by finishing first at the tour’s qualifying school.

The 30-year-old from Muswellbrook, who drew extra attention at the 2011 Open Championship by walking the course in LoudMouth’s SweetTooth pants, made a sight of his golf as well with three straight birdies on the back nine to dash up the leaderboard

Sara Brown

Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Birth Date: 11/25/1985
Birthplace: Tucson, Arizona
College: Michigan State University
Degree: Family Community Service
Turned Professional: 2008
Joined FUTURES Tour: 1/31/2008
Career Earnings: $69631
Career Best Finish: 3rd

- Earned 2008 Duramed NGCA All-American Honorable Mention selection
- Two-time Michigan State University Female Athlete of the Year (2007, 2008)
- Member of the winning 2006 World Collegiate Games team
- Semi-finalist at the 2006 Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship
- Three-time low amateur at the Michigan Women’s Open (2005, 2006, 2007)
- Recorded four wins in collegiate competition while at Michigan State University
- Winner of the 2002 PGA Junior Series Player of the Year Award
- Winner of the 2001 JGAA Player of the Year Award