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, highlighted by his victory at the HP Byron Nelson Championship. His breakout year came in 2015, marked by five wins, including the PGA Championship, and ascending to world #1. He continued his strong performance into 2016, winning The Players Championship, but his form subsequently declined. In 2023, Day experienced a resurgence, winning the AT&T Byron Nelson and re-entering the top 20 in the world rankings, marking a significant comeback.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2000: Australian Masters junior event win

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

2004: Amateur Achievements

In 2004, Jason Day won the Australian Boys' Amateur and 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: HP Byron Nelson Championship Win

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

2011: Second place at the Masters Tournament

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

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, after defeating Victor Dubuisson in extra holes. 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, his third PGA Tour event and seventh title as a pro, after prevailing in a four-way playoff. This victory lifted Day back to fourth in the Official World Golf Ranking.

September 2015: World Number 1 Ranking

On 20 September 2015, Jason Day gained the world number 1 ranking for the first time as a result of his BMW Championship win. He entered the Tour Championship as the FedEx Cup leader, but finished tied for tenth.

2015: Breakout Season

In 2015, Jason Day had his breakout season, winning five events including the PGA Championship, a major championship, and ascending to #1 in the world.

2015: RBC Canadian Open and PGA Championship Wins

In 2015, Jason Day won the RBC Canadian Open and the PGA Championship. At the PGA Championship he set a new record, becoming the first player in history to finish at 20-under-par in a major.

2016: The Players Championship Victory

In 2016, Jason Day achieved a 4-stroke, wire-to-wire win at The Players Championship for his 10th career PGA Tour victory. His run of form was compared to that of Tiger Woods.

2016: Continued Success and #1 Ranking

In 2016, Jason Day continued his exemplary play, winning three tournaments including The Players Championship and preserving his #1 ranking.

October 2019: Day wins The Challenge: Japan Skins

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

May 2023: Day wins AT&T Byron Nelson

In May 2023, Jason Day won the AT&T Byron Nelson tournament by one shot. This victory marked his first in five years. He also finished as runner-up at the 2023 Open Championship, which meant he completed the "runner-up grand slam".