John Daly’s Desert Dive Resembles ‘Jackass’ Episode After Bellyflop Penalty

John Daly briefly vanished into a native desert area during Sunday’s Cologuard Classic at La Paloma Country Club in Tucson. The 59-year-old, a two-time major champion, was competing on the PGA Tour Champions.

The tumble in the rough

Daly found himself in a native area and then lost his footing. He performed a full bellyflop and slid down a hillside out of view.

The short clip showed what many called a wild desert dive. Viewers instantly compared the moment to a Jackass-style stunt.

What happened on the shot

He had just struck what looked like a solid shot before the fall. Despite the spill, Daly recovered quickly and stayed in good spirits.

He credited musician Joel Cooley for helping him after the slide. Daly later posted the highlight on social media with a self-deprecating caption.

Tournament result and context

Daly closed with a 68 at the event and finished tied for 29th. Steven Alker won after a playoff with Padraig Harrington.

Reaction and takeaways

The 59-year-old was okay and joked about the incident afterward. The episode served as a reminder to respect native areas on course.

Filmogaz.com covered the video and noted the comparisons to stunts from Jackass. Fans were warned to use caution near rough terrain to avoid similar accidents.