Jason Day

Professional golfer, 2015 PGA Champion

Jason Day - Professional golfer, 2015 PGA Champion
Born

November 12th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Professional career in golf began in the early 2000s. Won the 2015 PGA Championship, marking a significant achievement in career. Ranked as the world number one golfer for 51 weeks through 2015 and 2016. Day has accumulated multiple PGA Tour victories and represented Australia in various international tournaments.

Won the 2015 PGA Championship

Ranked world number one for 51 weeks

Achieved 12 PGA Tour victories

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