DOUBLE Major Golf Championship winner John Daly wants to win the 2022 Open. He could be joined by his son... John Daly

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, as John, a little golfer, has already enjoyed success at the 2021 PNC Championship.

What else has John Daly, the second, been up to during his brief career on the course.

Below, learn more about his journey.

Who's John Daly II's son John Daly?

John Daly II was born July 23, 2003. He was raised by his father John and Sherrie Miller in California, America.

Nicknamed little John by his family, Daly is the youngest member of the family. He has two older sisters from his father's side, Shayna Daly and Sierra Daly.

Before he found his calling at Bishops Gate Golf Academy, where he won the top spot alongside his father at the PNC Championships, Daly went to Montverde prep school in Florida.

He is now a freshman at University of Arkansas, the same university his father attended.

Little John has had to endure a lot of controversy in his childhood, which revolves around his birth parents.

What happenedJohn Daly II's parents?

John Daly's father was touring at the Stanford St. Jude Championship 2007 when his mother allegedly attacked him with a steak knife after an earlier dispute at a restaurant.

John Daly was left with cuts and scratches to his face, which led to him contacting the local authorities.

Miller fled the scene before authorities arrived, taking John with her. Deputies also couldn't find John's knife, which John claimed Sherrie Miller used.

Miller denied ever stabbing John in her memoir.

John and Sherrie ended their nine-year marriage in 2010. Miller was given custody of John, much to the chagrin of Daly.

In December that year, however, it was revealed that Sherrie had interfered in Daly's court-ordered visits rights. According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal Memphis, little John was making excessive absences from school.

This led to John Daly being granted custody by a Tennessee circuit court judge.

Is John Daly or John Daly II a sponsor of Hooters?

John Daly, a golfing legend, was able to negotiate a NIL agreement with Hooters. This is an agreement that allows students or athletes to receive fair compensation for their efforts.

This is the first NIL deal between Hooters and little John. It will see the Daly's promoting Hooters' brand through various marketing activities, including important roles on social media.

Bruce Skala, America's senior vice president for marketing, stated that "Hooters is delighted to formalize our long-standing relationship and to embark on an exciting new venture together with Little John as our first NIL Ambassador.

"John's bigger-than-life personality makes John an ideal representative for Hooters' fun loving spirit. Little John will help us promote our brand to the next generation of golfers as the next big name in the game.

"We are thrilled to have the Daly's. They are great golfers and great personalities.