Jason Day turned plenty of heads with his outfit choices at last year’s Masters but said on Tuesday he will not be sporting such bold ensembles this week after Augusta National requested he sports a more reserved look.
The former world number one from Australia, who left Nike at the beginning of 2024 to join Malbon Golf, had some interesting outfits ready for the first major of the year this week but has since had to make adjustments. “We kind of did, but we kind of cut everything in half. With what we’re supposed to wear they said that’s a little bit much, but that’s OK,” Day, 37, said after a nine-hole practice round with fellow Australians Min Woo Lee and Cameron Smith.
We had no choice but to submit it. I believe I am on the shortlist of men who must now submit their scripts. I see it. It was a little bit much on Thursday.”
The day wore loose-fitting blue pants and a loud sweater vest with the words “No. 313. Malbon Golf Championship” in large block letters across the front when he showed up on Friday to complete his first round alongside Tiger Woods.
However, when the winner of the 2015 PGA Championship showed up for the second round later that same day, the vest was gone, and he later claimed that the tournament’s organizers had instructed him to take it off. Day, who made his Masters debut in 2011 and finished second, said he was fine changing his clothes and didn’t want to be a distraction. He will make his 14th appearance at Augusta National this week. It’s alright. I understand. We are attending the tournament here. This is the reason we visit each April. I comprehend that we are here to compete in the tournament, he stated. We will make the most of what we have fashion-wise and look forward to participating in the tournament.
