Jason Day Returns to Childhood Coach, Surges at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Jason Day has reunited with his boyhood coach Col Swatton to address recent putting struggles and improve his overall game. The reunion is already showing promise, with Day shooting a career-best 64 in the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Day and Swatton's relationship dates back to when Day was just 13 years old. Their previous collaboration led to significant success, including Day reaching World No.1 and winning the 2015 PGA Championship. The pair separated in 2017, with Day later working with Chris Como until late last year.
"He knows my game better than anyone, obviously, because we've had the history there," Day explained about Swatton. The Australian golfer has been particularly focused on improving his putting, which he admits hasn't been at its usual standard this year.
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The renewed partnership has already yielded results, with Day's recent round at Bay Hill including seven birdies and an eagle. While he's not aiming to replicate his 2015-2016 putting form exactly, Day is optimistic about the direction of his game.
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Day's last PGA Tour victory came at the 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson. With his boyhood coach back in his corner, the former World No.1 is looking to add to his impressive career achievements, which include a PGA Championship victory and runner-up finishes in all other majors.
"Things are looking really good right now," Day noted, expressing particular satisfaction with recent putting improvements. "That's usually my strength and it hadn't felt like my strength this year so it's nice to be able to get a really good putting day in."