While the storm was happening, Daly took to Instagram to post a message, which also included him showing a map of the storm that included a house emoji of where his house is.
"Prayers for all those in the path of the Big Bend! God Bless and Everyone Please Be Safe during Hurricane Helene!"
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Daly wasn't in the area when the storm swept through, as in the last few years, he mostly has been staying at his Arkansas residence near his hometown of Dardanelle. Even so, Daly said he has been greatly impacted by this, as three or four homes that belong to close friends and family were all lost in the hurricane.
“It’s devastating … My heart goes out to everybody.”@PGA_JohnDaly lost his home in Florida due to Hurricane Helene.
Three homes belonging to close family and friends were also lost. pic.twitter.com/TdKxR3IqWs
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) October 2, 2024
When talking about him and his family, he told reporters (via PGATOUR.COM), "I'm just glad everyone is healthy, that's the main thing. You live in Florida, you have to understand that's going to happen, but not like this. I didn't think it would be this bad."
Tragically, 180 people have passed away across six different states, while hundreds are still currently misplaced and accounted for.
Daly has empathy for everyone that has suffered as a result of this natural disaster, and hopes that the response and aid recovery will help people regain their shelter.
"I hope everyone gets safe and gets their homes back," Daly said. "My heart just goes out to everybody."
Daly is set to participate in this week's PGA TOUR Champions event, Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS, which will take place in Jacksonville, Florida.
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