Jason Day's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jason Day.

Jason Day is an Australian professional golfer who achieved early success on the PGA Tour, winning the HP Byron Nelson Championship. His career peaked in 2015 with five victories, including the PGA Championship, and reaching world #1. He continued his strong play into 2016, winning The Players Championship and other events. However, his performance declined in subsequent years, causing a drop in rankings. Day experienced a resurgence in 2023, winning the AT&T Byron Nelson and returning to the top 20 in the world rankings, signaling a significant comeback.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2000: First big win at Australian Masters junior event

In 2000 at the age of 13, Jason Day had his first big win at the Australian Masters junior event on the Gold Coast, where he won with scores of 87, 78, 76 and 76.

2004: Australian Boys' Amateur win and Callaway World Junior Championship

In 2004, Jason Day won the Australian Boys' Amateur. Also in 2004, his amateur success extended to the United States, where he won the Boys 15–17 division at the Callaway World Junior Championship.

July 2007: First Nationwide Tour win

In July 2007, Jason Day won his first Nationwide Tour event at the Legend Financial Group Classic, becoming the youngest man to win on any of the PGA Tour's three tours.

May 2010: Youngest Australian to win a PGA Tour event

In May 2010, Jason Day became the youngest Australian to win a PGA Tour event, winning the HP Byron Nelson Championship.

2011: Second Place Finish at Masters Tournament

At the 2011 Masters Tournament, Jason Day finished tied for second with Adam Scott, two strokes short of winner Charl Schwartzel. Day's −12 set the Masters record for the lowest score by a first-time participant.

February 2014: WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship win

In February 2014, Jason Day won his first World Golf Championship event, the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship. The win lifted Day to fourth in the world rankings.

February 2015: Farmers Insurance Open win

In February 2015, Jason Day won the Farmers Insurance Open after prevailing in a four-way playoff. The victory lifted Day back to fourth in the Official World Golf Ranking.

September 2015: World Number 1 Ranking

In September 2015, Jason Day gained the world number 1 ranking for the first time after wins in The Barclays and the BMW Championship, two of the first three events in the FedEx Cup playoffs.

2015: Breakout Season

In 2015, Jason Day had a breakout season, winning five events, including the PGA Championship, a major championship. During 2015, he also ascended to the number one position in the world golf rankings.

2015: RBC Canadian Open and PGA Championship wins

In 2015, Jason Day won the RBC Canadian Open, his second tour victory of the season. Jason Day won the 2015 PGA Championship, setting a new record becoming the first player in history to finish at 20-under-par in a major.

2016: Continued Success

In 2016, Day continued his success, winning three tournaments, including The Players Championship. During 2016 he also preserved his number one ranking.

2016: The Players Championship win

In 2016, Jason Day won The Players Championship. Afterwards, his run of form was called 'Tiger-esque' by Adam Scott.

October 2019: Day Wins The Challenge: Japan Skins

On 21 October 2019, Jason Day won The Challenge: Japan Skins, triumphing over notable players Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Hideki Matsuyama.

May 2023: Day wins AT&T Byron Nelson

In May 2023, Day secured victory at the AT&T Byron Nelson by a single shot, marking his first win in five years. He also achieved a runner-up finish at the 2023 Open Championship, thus completing the "runner-up grand slam" by finishing as runner-up in every major championship.