Masters runner-up finish in 2011 turned Day's career around


  • Golf
  • Wednesday, 06 Apr 2016

Apr 5, 2016; Augusta, GA, USA; World number one player Jason Day answers questions during a Tuesday press conference for the 2016 Masters at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - A disillusioned Jason Day arrived five years ago for his first Masters but he was hardly full of eager anticipation about the prospect of finally playing Augusta National competitively.

Rather, a glum Day contemplated quitting golf as he sat across the road from Augusta National in his customised bus with his agent, sports psychologist and wife Ellie, his two Dachshunds nearby.

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