Following John Daly...

With Tiger in the woods it is time to look for a clearing in the forest.

So, for the time being I'll get back on John Daly's bandwagon. I have to admit I've been a John Daly fan for a long time. We don't have a lot in common as far as golf goes. I hit the ball about 220 of the tee and Big John can rocket a ball close to 400 yards. What we do have in common: Well, I was a pistol when I was his age. Enough said. We all can change and we all grow up sometime.

Unfortunately, it takes some of us longer than others. I did have a gambling problem for a while in my other life. Certainly, not on John's level, though. It is well-documented, mostly by his own admission, that he's dropped millions at casinos. I, on the other hand, may have lost a grand or two, back in the day.

And of course, I enjoyed a beer or two when I was his age. But the smoking, can't say I've done that. But there is something about John that draws me to the golf course to see him play. So much talent.

Yes, maybe he has spent too many years wasting away his talents, but there is still time...still time for him to regain his game and end up atop the leader board. There's hope for us all. I for one have improved my life, but luckily I was able to do it quietly, away from TV cameras. How Tiger Woods and John Daly handle their return to golf is solely up to them.

We live in a very forgiving country...a country where people can pick themselves up, learn from their mistakes and do great things. Woods can make a difference in this world, and has -- especially with his Tiger Foundations that focus on helping children. Daly can do the same with his involvement with the Make a Wish Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club of America, among others.

Woods returns to rehab on Monday. His return to golf..still in question. Daly is in Cancun at the Mayakoba Classic. John is 5-under after two rounds of play. He's seven strokes off the pace, but he's made the cut and has advanced to the weekend. Daly's back for now, and we'll have to wait a little longer for Mr. Woods.

Daly Watch: Big John shot a 69 on Day-3 and ballons to an 81 on the final day for a four-day total of 287, 18 strokes back of the Mayakoba Classic winner Cameron Beckman. Daly collected a check for  $7,308.