John Daly ‘bellyflops’ down hill during golf event in wild moment

John Daly called himself a “jackass” after falling and bellyflopping down a hill at the Cologuard Classic in Tucson, Arizona, on Sunday.

The two-time major champion — who appeared to evade a serious injury — poked fun at himself in an Instagram post, which included a video of the moment at La Paloma Country Club.

“Bellyfloppin’ in the desert 🌵 🏜️ 🏌️‍♂️ true buddy sliding in to save—> @joelcooleymusic,” Daly captioned his post, referring to his caddie, Joel Cooley, who was seen hurrying down the hill to help rescue him.

“On today’s episode of jacka**,” the 59-year-old Daly wrote over the clip.

Daly was visibly off-balance while attempting a shot near the green.

After hitting the ball, he slid down the hill on his stomach and was no longer in sight in the video.

“Now you see… me now you don’t… wait for it,” he added in an Instagram Story with the hashtag “skillz.”

PGA Tour player John Daly called himself a jackass after falling and bellyflopping down a hill at the Cologuard Classic in Tucson, Arizona on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Instagram/John Daly

Daly, who spends most of his playing time on the Champions Tour for golfers 50 and over, finished with a score of 6-under par, which tied him for 29th at the conclusion of the Cologuard Classic on Sunday.

The former PGA Championship and British Open victor is known for lighting up cigarettes during tournaments.

John Daly of the United States plays a tee shot on the first hole during the second round of the Cologuard Classic 2026 at La Paloma Country Club on March 21, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Getty Images

 Steven Alker defended his Cologuard Classic title in a playoff over Padraig Harrington.