Jason Day has been a professional golfer for about 15 years. He is known for his personality on the Tour and the outfits he wears while playing, including polos adorned with colorful birds reflecting his bird-watching hobby. Day’s career has included some memorable performances at the golf majors.
Day’s 2015 PGA Championship Victory
Day has one major win on his resume. He won the 2015 PGA Championship with a score of 20-under, beating Jordan Spieth by two strokes. He shot a 4-under 68 in the first round. On the second day, he shot a 67 to move to 9-under. Day shot a 66 to move to 15-under on Day 3, taking the lead on the leaderboard. Day’s final round of 67 clinched the victory.
Performances at the Masters
Day debuted at the Masters in 2011. He finished second alongside Adam Scott at 12-under, just behind Charl Schwartzel who won the event at 14-under. Day’s rounds went 72-64-72-68. His second day was an outlier, but he still played well enough to finish tied for second.
Background and Career Information
Day was born on November 12, 1987, in Beaudesert, Queensland, Australia. He remained in Australia throughout his amateur career, leaving the country when he turned professional. Day now has a residence in Australia and another in Ohio.
Day hasn’t had sustained success over the course of his career, but has still turned in some memorable performances at the golf majors.