"My spirit animal", "Never change": Fans react to John Daly's unique way of ringing in the New Year

John Daly has captured the hearts of fans with his unique way of ringing in the new year. Known for his ever-colorful personality and unpredictability, he shared a video on his social media that perfectly encapsulated his signature blend of humor and spirit.

The video, which went viral over social media, showed the PGA Tour superstar wearing an all-black outfit while smashing a drive on the public roads with a cigarette in his mouth along with a crowd of people cheering him on.

Here's a look into Daly's New Year celebrations (via X @ShooterMcGavin_):

Fans immediately flooded the comments section of the post with wholesome reactions. Here's what one X user had to say about the 58-year-old's quintessential style of celebrating (via X @ShooterMcGavin_):

"My spirit animal. Legend. The only reason I watch golf."

One fan was left in awe with the golfer following his drive shot across the road. They wrote (via X @ShooterMcGavin_):

"John Daly, please.. Never change."

While Daly's shot could've gone wrong, a fan took to the comments section to state that he took precautions to ensure that he was safe. The X user wrote (via X @ShooterMcGavin_):

"At least he waited for the traffic to clear, said the fan.

Here are a few other fans' reactions to John Daly's stunt on New Year (via X @ShooterMcGavin_):

"Have to give it to John Daly He’s his own man and he is having fun in life," commented a golf enthusiast.

A fan lightheartedly joked, "How many brewskis do you think John had before deciding to do this? lol."

The two-time major championship winner has always been a fan favorite, not only for his skills on the golf course but also for his unapologetic approaches to having fun. As he steps into 2025, fans are excited to see what Daly has in store.

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John Daly set to headline the Bob Huggins Fish Fry

John Daly is set to make a guest appearance at the annual Bob Huggins Fish Fry. The 13th edition of the annual event is held for former collegiate hall of fame basketball coach, Bob Huggins.

The event will take place on Saturday, February 1 at Mylan Park in Morgantown, West Virginia. With food catered by the Boston Beanery, the event begins at 5:30 PM local time.

Daly's appearance will aid the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment. The foundation is named after the basketball coach's mother and aims to promote cancer research and provide medical and mental assistance to those battling chronic illness at Vandalia Health.

The event's proceedings will also go toward the Miners Scholars Program to provide financial aid to engineering students focusing on mining and mining safety. The night will be filled with live music, special merchandise, and a dinner show along with silent and live auctions to raise money for the two good causes.