Anna Cladakis

John Daly has become known more for his vices, tantrums, and Hooters girlfriend than he has for his skills on the links. And yesterday's meltdown at the Australian Open isn't doing Daly's rep any good. The golfer, currently ranked 666 in the world, abandoned the tournament after a disastrous showing on the 11th hole, storming off the course with girlfriend Anna Cladakis and his son. Cladakis, who is the promotional director for Hooters and who is always by Daly's side in matching outfits...Read Full Story

Anna Cladakis is the girlfriend being credited with helping John Daly climb back into the ranks of professional golf. Daly, who's shed weight and appears to be living a much more sober lifestyle, is bak on track to qualify for the U.S. Open. From an article at golf.com: This spring, the pictures beamed across the Atlantic to the U.S. have shown a trimmed-down Daly, thanks to lap-band surgery on his stomach in February. The weight loss (he wants to get to 190 pounds), a new girlfriend (former...Read Full Story

If you see John Daly actually playing golf instead of landing in the drunk tank, thanks Anna Cladakis . The former Hooters girl has been helping Daly along, both as his girlfriend and promotional director. From an AP article detailing his comeback: "I can't believe how much he's been embraced this week," said Anna Cladakis, Daly's girlfriend. "That, for me and for John, was important. It was the icing on the cake. After you've been practicing and losing weight and for everybody to come back...Read Full Story

If John Daly's performance while exiled on the European Tour is any indication, the grip it and rip it star just might be ready to return to the PGA Tour with a bang, writes ESPN.com's Paul Mahoney.Read Full Story