Who is John Daly II’s mother, Sherrie Miller? Everything to know about the woman behind the golfer

John Daly II is becoming more noticeable on the PGA Tour. At the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, the 22-year-old University of Arkansas senior opened his Tour debut with a 2-under 70. He followed that up with a 5-under 67 in Round 2 to take T7 heading into the weekend.

A name that is creating serious weight in golf with its own legacy. Behind that name, there's a fascinating family story that's worth knowing.John Patrick Daly II was born to golf legend John Daly and his fourth wife, Sherrie Miller, on July 23, 2003. The couple married in 2001, but their relationship was short-lived. The couple split up in 2007 following a nationally reported altercation at a restaurant, and Sherrie filed for divorce the following year.

Sherrie Miller’s affectionate efforts as John Patrick Daly II’s mother

The following custody dispute was long and public. In 2010, John Daly was granted full custody of his son. Despite the split, Sherrie continued to be a noticeable figure in her son’s life. She regularly posts about him on Instagram, including birthday greetings on July 23, where she refers to him as "Little John" and showers him with public adoration.

Despite John Jr. being primarily raised by his father’s care, Sherrie has regularly attended her son’s milestones from a distance.

The photo she shared from an Arkansas football game, with her son in his Razorbacks gear, clearly captures a bond that survived the complicated history between his parents.

John Patrick Daly II’s PGA Tour debut milestone

John Daly II's father, John Daly, a two-time major champion, taught him about golf. When he was just two years old, he started swinging a club, and as he watched his father play, he quickly developed a passion for the sport. The Arkansas native later joined the golf team at the University of Arkansas and gradually built up his amateur resume.His greatest early success came when he was in the spotlight. Daly II frequently played with his father at the PNC Championship. The two of them won the title in 2021 and placed second many times. His first PGA Tour event, the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, was an invitation from a sponsor after those appearances helped him gain recognition.The bigger question is what will happen after the Puerto Rico Open, as his amateur status is still intact. A strong finish this week would send a powerful message ahead of his expected transition to professional golf. The Daly name has always attracted attention on Tour. Now, John Daly II is beginning to earn it on his own terms.