John Daly II followed his solid 2-under 70 debut in Round 1 of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open with a 5-under 67 in Round 2, placing him tied for seventh entering the weekend at Grand Reserve Golf Club.
Building on his strong opening round covered earlier, University of Arkansas senior and No. 54-ranked amateur John Daly II fired a 5-under 67 in Friday's second round of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, his PGA Tour debut. The 22-year-old son of golf legend John Daly—whom he teamed with to win the 2021 PNC Championship over Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods—now sits tied for seventh, safely advancing to the weekend.
Daly II, who reached the quarterfinals of the 2025 U.S. Amateur and signed an NIL deal with Hooters, echoed his father's relaxed vibe after Round 1 by planning beach time over practice. His debut has drawn attention amid the family legacy, especially as the event runs opposite the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
The tournament offers the winner entry into The Players Championship and PGA Championship, plus a two-year PGA Tour exemption.
