Daly posts back nine 44 en to 79 in final round @ Torrey

Daly posts back nine 44 en to 79 in final round @ Torrey

With a chance to get his first win on the PGA Tour in seven years, John Daly had a disappointing third round at the Farmers Insurance Open, site of his last tour win. Daly posted 76 to play himself out of the event, but still in line to make a good check – maybe even get into Phoenix based upon a top eight finish.

Instead, Daly had a rough close to his tournament at Torrey Pines. Daly started strongly enough, going out in 1-under 35. The back nine was a complete collapse for the 1995 Open Champion, though.

With just three pars on the card for his back nine, Daly posted 44. Daly broke 80 by a shot.

He plummeted down the leaderboard 41 places into a tie for 65th place.

By comparison, Nick Watney played the back nine first on Sunday and shot 28 with just one par and eight birdies.