Jason Day is an Australian professional golfer, born 12 November 1987 in Beaudesert, Queensland, who turned pro in 2006. He has won 13 PGA Tour events, including the 2015 PGA Championship (his only major) and The Players. He is 38, had no wins in 2026 as of mid-October, and is working towards a fuller return. This profile gives you the career, the numbers and what a rebuild looks like.

From Beaudesert to World No. 1

Day’s story starts young and hard. His dad introduced him to golf and died when Jason was 12. A coach and former caddie, Col Swatton, steered him to a golf academy in Australia, where a borrowed Tiger Woods book fed his ambition.

The rise

He turned pro in 2006 and built a PGA Tour career that has produced 13 wins. He reached world No. 1, which tells you how far above the pack he got at his peak. Beaudesert named a street after him in February 2016.

The peak and the later wins

His 2015 was the high point. Do not assume it was the end, though. He won the 2018 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow, so the story runs well past his No. 1 spell.

Key Wins and Milestones

The 2015 PGA Championship is his only major. Plenty of casual fans assume he has more, because he has so often been near the top of major leaderboards. His career profile lists 12 runner-up finishes, 59 top-fives and 101 top-10s on the PGA Tour.

Win and age figures change, so treat these as correct to 19 October 2026. One more win and the number moves.

The 2026 Season: A Dated Reality Check

No wins in 2026, as of mid-October. One top-10 and a scoring average around 70.5 sum it up: solid, not sharp. At the Truist Championship in May he shot 75-69-72-75. At the PGA Championship the same month he opened 69-70 before 75-72.

His 18-year run of FedExCup Playoffs appearances also ended this year, with health taking priority. Day said the end of the streak was not all bad.

Last October he said he expected to be in “full stride” in 2026, and he talked about trying new clubs. That has not yet turned into results. Don’t confuse his 13-win career total with this year’s form.

What Amateurs Can Learn From His Rebuild

His back problems and form slumps are the part worth copying. A former world No. 1 is still changing equipment and putting his body first.

For pro-style equipment changes and club advice, you can ask the Golf Yet team a gear question. We don’t fit clubs, but we can help you think through a swap.

Here is a rebuild routine you can borrow:

1. Protect your body first. Skip rounds when your back is sore.
2. Change one piece of equipment at a time, so you know what helped.
3. Judge new clubs over several rounds, not one.
4. Track a simple stat, such as fairways or putts per round.
5. Accept a slow comeback, since even Day’s has been gradual.

The drawback is patience. Rebuilds are slow, and a bad month can look like failure when it is only the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many PGA Tour wins does Jason Day have?

He has 13, including the 2015 PGA Championship and The Players. He had none in 2026 as of mid-October, so the total has not changed this season.

Has Jason Day won a major championship?

Yes, one: the 2015 PGA Championship. His many top-10s show how often he has contended, but he has not won a second major.

Was Jason Day ever world number one?

Yes. He reached world No. 1 after his 2015 season. If you have questions about gear or rules after reading this, get in touch with Golf Yet.

References

[1] Jason Day PGA Tour Player Profile, Stats, Bio, Career

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[3] Jason Day (Australia) Golf Profile

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[6] Jason Day PGA Profile, Age, Net Worth, Wife, Stats & Masters

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[9] Jason Day, PGA – 2026 Tournament Results

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