Professional golfer
Jason Day
Jason Day is one of Australia’s most accomplished modern golfers: a 13-time PGA TOUR winner, former world No. 1 and 2015 PGA Championship winner. His career has combined explosive power, elite putting and remarkable resilience through recurring back and physical issues. In 2026, he remains a proven
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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts
- Age
- 38As of October 23, 2026
- Birthplace
- Beaudesert, Queensland, Australia
- Turned professional
- 2006
- PGA TOUR wins
- 13Through 2026
- Major wins
- 12015 PGA Championship
- Career PGA TOUR earnings
- About $66.7 millionOfficial money listed by the PGA TOUR
THE STORY
What to know
At a glance
A former world No. 1
Day turned professional in 2006 and reached No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking after his breakthrough 2015 season. He has spent multiple periods at the top of the game.
Major championship
2015 PGA Championship
Day won his first major at Whistling Straits, finishing at 20-under par—the first player to reach that score in a men’s major at the time. He won by three shots over Jordan Spieth.
Playing style
Power, athleticism and putting
At his peak, Day paired tremendous driver speed with one of the strongest putting games in the world. His best golf has come from aggressive tee shots, creative recovery play and exceptional performance under pressure.
Big wins
13 PGA TOUR victories
His résumé includes the 2016 THE PLAYERS Championship, two WGC-Dell Match Play titles and multiple wins at the BMW Championship and AT&T Byron Nelson.
- 2015 PGA Championship
- 2016 THE PLAYERS Championship
- 2016 WGC-Dell Match Play
- 2016 BMW Championship
- 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson
Current form
Competitive, but searching for another win
In 2026, Day’s strongest listed results include a runner-up finish at The American Express, a top-six finish at the Texas Children’s Houston Open and a top-12 at the Masters. He has made 11 cuts in 17 PGA TOUR starts and has not won this season.
Equipment
An unusually flexible setup
Day is currently an equipment free agent and has experimented across brands. Reported 2026 equipment sightings include a Ping G430 LST driver, older TaylorMade fairway woods, Avoda irons and an Odyssey White Hot OG #5 putter. Treat this as reported tour equipment rather than a guaranteed permanent setup.
CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY
Notable moments
Turns professional
Day begins his professional career after a strong junior and amateur rise in Australia.
First PGA TOUR win
He wins the AT&T Byron Nelson for his first PGA TOUR title.
Major breakthrough contention
Day finishes runner-up at the Masters and U.S. Open, establishing himself as a major championship threat.
Wins first major
He captures the PGA Championship and finishes the season as the world’s No. 1 player.
Reaches another level
Day wins THE PLAYERS Championship, the WGC-Dell Match Play and the BMW Championship among three PGA TOUR victories.
Returns to the winner’s circle
He wins the AT&T Byron Nelson, his first PGA TOUR victory in roughly five years.
RECENT FORM
Recent results and activity
| Event | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The American Express | T2 | 2026-01-25 |
| Texas Children’s Houston Open | T6 | 2026-03-29 |
| Masters Tournament | T12 | 2026-04-12 |
| PGA Championship | T65 | 2026-05-17 |
WHAT'S IN THE BAG
Equipment
- Driver
- PING G430 LSTReported 10.5-degree setup; equipment free agentReported WITB · 2026-08-01
- Fairway
- TaylorMade M6 / AeroBurner / Stealth reported mixReported tournament setup; may vary by eventReported WITB · 2026-04-11
- Irons
- AvodaReported in the bag during 2026Reported WITB · 2026-04-11
- Putter
- Odyssey White Hot OG #5Reported setupReported WITB · 2026-08-01
- Ball
- Bridgestone Tour B XReported setupReported WITB · 2026-08-01
HH take
Why this profile is worth exploring
Day’s peak was genuinely elite—especially from 2015 through 2016. If his back stays healthy, his experience and short-game quality still make him dangerous in major championships.