John Daly Wife: Who Is He Married To? (2026)

Professional golfer John Daly has been married four times and is currently in a long-term relationship with his fiancée, Anna Cladakis.

Who Is Anna Cladakis?

Anna Cladakis is John Daly's longtime partner and fiancée, whom Daly has called his "soulmate" and "the most supportive human being" in his life. Unlike his four ex-wives, Cladakis has maintained a steady, low-drama presence alongside the famously turbulent golfer for well over a decade. She regularly appears with Daly at PGA Tour Champions events, where fans have embraced the couple as a stabilizing chapter in the "Wild Thing's" storied personal life.

Marriage Timeline

1. Dale Crafton (1987–1990): Daly's first marriage lasted three years before ending in divorce in 1990.

2. Bettye Fulford (1992–1995): His second marriage produced daughter Shynah but ended amid serious allegations — in 1992 Daly was accused of throwing Bettye against a wall, a charge detailed in court filings. The divorce was finalized in 1995.

3. Paulette Dean (1995–1999): Daly married Dean in 1995; their daughter Sierra Lynn was born in June 1996. They divorced in 1999 after four years.

4. Sherrie Miller (July 29, 2001–2007): Daly's longest marriage — nine years by Sherrie's account. They wed just seven weeks after meeting at the 2001 FedEx St. Jude Classic in Memphis, in a Las Vegas chapel ceremony. Their son John Patrick Daly II was born July 23, 2003. The marriage collapsed spectacularly: in 2007, Daly accused Sherrie of attacking him with a steak knife after a Memphis restaurant fight, while Sherrie later served five months in federal prison in 2006 for money laundering. Sherrie published the tell-all memoir Teed Off: My Life as a Player's Wife on the PGA Tour in 2011.

Children

John Daly has three children: daughter Shynah (with Bettye Fulford), daughter Sierra Lynn (with Paulette Dean, born June 1996), and son John Patrick Daly II (with Sherrie Miller, born July 23, 2003). His son, known as "Little John," has followed his father into golf and played collegiate golf at the University of Arkansas.

Career Highlights

John Patrick Daly (born April 28, 1966, in Carmichael, California) is one of golf's most beloved and controversial figures. Nicknamed "Wild Thing" and "Long John" for his prodigious driving distance and grip-it-and-rip-it style, Daly won two major championships: the 1991 PGA Championship (as the ninth alternate, one of the great underdog stories in sports) and the 1995 Open Championship at St Andrews. He recorded five PGA Tour victories and now competes on the PGA Tour Champions. Famous for his flamboyant Loudmouth Golf attire, chain-smoking, and Diet Coke habit, Daly remains among the most popular players in the sport despite — or because of — his well-documented battles with gambling, alcohol, and weight.

FAQ

How many times has John Daly been married?

Four times: to Dale Crafton, Bettye Fulford, Paulette Dean, and Sherrie Miller.

Who is John Daly with now?

His longtime fiancée Anna Cladakis, whom he calls his soulmate.

How many majors did John Daly win?

Two — the 1991 PGA Championship and the 1995 Open Championship.

How many children does John Daly have?

Three: daughters Shynah and Sierra Lynn, and son John Patrick Daly II.