In an age of excuses, lies and a lack of personal responsibility ability, its refreshing to hear a professional athlete be honest and forthright. During an interview with David Feherty on the Golf Channel‘s show Feherty, John Daly addressed questions about his alcohol addiction and circus act life on the PGA tour. When asked about his failed 3 marriages, numerous stints in and out of rehab and Jerry Springer Show like meltdowns, John didn’t dodge any question. Instead, he faced the facts and simply stated, “its the poor decisions that I’ve made in life!”
As a former mini-tour player and Canadian PGA Qualifying School participate, the game of golf can drive even a sane person over the edge. One awful day on a golf course can stir emotions resulting in flying clubs, f-bombs or a jerkish attitude that no one wants to be around. I am not minimizing the mistakes John has made; rather I am merely expressing the impact competition, stress and failed expectations have on someone’s behavior. Like the apostle Paul’s words in Romans 3:23, to say you have never lost control or made a mistake is another way of telling a group of people you are full of it!
Unfortunately, too many people have these façades, walls they built to hide their imperfections. Instead of letting those who love them see their flaws, fear prevents many individuals from opening up to others. I’d rather meet an honest liar than someone who is living a lie. Although John Daly continues to live a troubled life, at least what you see is what you get, a genuine human being in need of a Savior. May these words strike a cord with your heart so that the truth in God’s word will set you free from any lie you are living, John 8:31-32.
by Jay Mankus
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