Little John pulled another stunt Friday at the FBR in Phoenix. It was bad enough that he begged off of the Wednesday pro-am, citing illness. This, after a week where the Golf Channel has aired ads for the new Daly reality show where he tells the world how much he hates practice rounds.

After a 3-over par 74 in the first round of the FBR, he shoots a 4-over par 40 on his first nine holes Friday, then bolts for the parking lot at the turn. His official response was that he was still ill but don't you believe it. Many observers on the spot reported that he was fuming while practically sprinting to his vehicle. Let me ask a question here. Is getting mad what you would call a normal response to illness? No, I didn't think so.

There are many out there who are fond of Daly because he "keeps it real". What he has learned to do is put his problems out there for everyone to see so they feel sorry for him. And it gives him a built-in excuse every time he does something unprofessional like this. These same people pay their hard-earned money specifically to watch him perform on the golf course. And this is the thanks he gives them. Next time he says "I do it for the fans" - which he frequently does - remember this nonsense.

The PGA Tour bears some responsibility for these outrages. The Tour rule normally is: no pro-am, no tournament. He shouldn't have been allowed to play in the first place. And they could help alter his behavior by penalizing him severely when he withdraws mid-round as he has done many, many times before. What does a rich man care about a piddly little fine? How about a suspension instead? This guy is a big baby and the Tour is like a parent that spoils their child by never saying no.

Shame on them both.

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