Jason Day arrived at the headlines last year in The teachers with his unconventional outfit during the first round. This year, the powers that will be in the Augusta National Golf Club requested that they attenuate their appearance.
Day, 13 times PGA tour The winner and winner of the PGA 2015 championship, revealed this week that he was asked to eliminate his controversial sweater vest in the masters last year, during a round in which he associated with Tiger Woods.
Tiger Woods and Jason Day check the score after finishing in no. 18 during the end of the First Round of Masters on April 12, 2024. (Red Adam Cairns-USA Today)
“We simply put it and then [it] A little crazy, “Day recalled during an appearance in the Podcast “Dan On Golf”. “You don’t need much to stand out in golf because only everyone uses the same.”
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Day is an ambassador of Malbon Golf, a company of golf clothing based in Los Angeles, and the duo came up with the idea that he wore a single sweater vest that had the words “Malbon golf champion” in large red and black letters on the front.
During the round, the day received the news that someone from the tournament asked him to remove the garment, which he forced.
“My agent received a call from above and said: ‘Hey, we need Jason to remove that vest’.”
Jason Day Alinea his Putt at Green 18 during the competition of the first round of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024. (Red Kyle Terada-USA Today)
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Day said the problem last year led the tournament to request an early look at what their plans were for this year’s teachers, and as expected, the initial plans were eliminated.
“It would have been much crazier than last year.”
The Australian golfer He said he would not classify himself as a style icon, but he certainly likes to overcome the limits.
Jason Day Chips in Hole 16 during the second round of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024. (Red Kyle Terada-USA Today)
“I like to wobble on the edge of traditional golf and take it to the line and then bring it back.”
“I am not here to step on anyone’s feet because I know that when we play the masters, it is the teachers, the tournaments have always been treated,” he said. “All Augusta’s experience is phenomenal. I just want to make sure that I am not trying to do anything that is too crazy or extravagant to disrespect the tournament. Always try to be as respectful as possible.”
Fans will have to wait until 9:58 am et on Thursday to see what day he has planned. He will play his first round next to The three -time Masters Phil Mickelson winner and Keegan Bradley.
