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John Daly, Topgolf expand relationship so Masters tradition continues after Hooters bankruptcy

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Arnold, C. (2026, October 20). John Daly, Topgolf expand relationship so Masters tradition continues after Hooters bankruptcy. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/sports/john-daly-topgolf-expand-relationship-for-masters-tradition-after-hooster-closure/

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The article reports that John Daly will continue his annual appearances during Masters week at Augusta's Topgolf location under a new agreement announced on Tuesday. This partnership replaces Daly’s previous arrangement with Hooters, which ended when the restaurant chain went bankrupt and closed its Augusta location in 2025. The deal includes Daly making appearances at Topgolf locations nationwide and promoting John Daly merchandise and cocktails at 55 of Topgolf's venues starting October 22.

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John Daly, the two-time major winner, has expanded his relationship with Topgolf after the closure of Hooters due to its parent company's bankruptcy in 2025. This move ensures Daly will continue his tradition of appearing in Augusta during Masters week to sign autographs and sell merchandise. The new agreement includes appearances at the Augusta Topgolf location in 2027 and 2028, with further details to be announced later. Additionally, Topgolf Nights are set to resume on October 22, featuring Daly-themed merchandise and two cocktails available at 55 locations.

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“A Tradition Unlike Any Other” isn’t going anywhere. asserted

Tradition → go → Other

And no, this isn’t a reference to the Masters, but one of Augusta’s other traditions during Masters week — John Daly appearing in town to sign autographs and sell merch, now taking place at Topgolf after a new, expanded deal was announced on Tuesday. asserted

deal → appear → Tuesday

For years, that occurred at the Augusta Hooters, but after the restaurant’s parent company declared bankruptcy in 2025, the location was torn down, leaving Daly, 60, without a base of operations. asserted

location → occur → operations

Daly appeared at the Topgolf location in downtown Augusta during Masters week this past April, along with a meet-and-greet at Top Dawg Tavern. asserted

Daly → appear → Tavern

The new agreement will expand the two-time major winner’s connection to the popular driving range. asserted

agreement → expand → range

Daly will continue to appear at the Augusta Topgolf location in 2027 and 2028, with specific details set to be released at a later date, according to a news release. uncertain

details → continue → release

The partnership also includes the return of Topgolf Nights (which start on Oct. 22), John Daly merchandise and two ready-to-drink cocktails that will be available at 55 of the company’s locations. asserted

that → include → locations

“I love the vibe at Topgolf,” Daly said in a statement. asserted

Daly → love → statement

“It’s a place where you can smash a golf ball, listen to music, have a drink and enjoy yourself with friends and family. asserted

you → ’ → friends

That’s my kind of golf.” asserted

That → ’ → golf

Daly will also make appearances at activities at Topgolf locations around the country. asserted

Daly → make → country

“John Daly is a one-of-a-kind icon who completely disrupted this sport by refusing to be anyone but himself. asserted

who → disrupt → himself

At Topgolf, we pride ourselves on breaking down barriers so anyone can play, which is exactly what makes this partnership so natural and exciting,” Topgolf CEO David McKillips said in a statement. asserted

McKillips → pride → statement

“John brings the fun, and fun is what Topgolf is all about.” asserted

Topgolf → bring → what

John Daly, Topgolf expand relationship so Masters tradition continues after Hooters bankruptcy

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