Jason Day of Australia concluded his participation at The Masters with a tie for 12th place, having entered the final round in fifth position. Despite feeling he performed well during his round, Day struggled significantly with his putting, resulting in a disappointing score of three-over-par 75.
Day was optimistic heading into the final day, just three strokes behind the leader and aiming for his first green jacket, 15 years after finishing as the runner-up in his debut. However, he expressed his disappointment after failing to convert early opportunities, particularly on the second and third holes, which he felt could have altered the outcome of his day.
A critical setback came with a double-bogey on the par-3 seventh hole, which effectively dashed his hopes of contending for the title. “I hit 13 greens and played pretty good, but I just didn’t capitalize on my opportunities,” Day reflected. “I putted quite poorly today, so it’s a little unfortunate, but that’s how it goes. I remain positive about my game.”
Despite the frustration, Day managed a notable sand save for par on the final hole, allowing him to finish tied for 12th alongside prominent players such as Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed, and Hideki Matsuyama. “It’s nice to know I can return next year, but I feel a bit disappointed as well,” he noted. “I know I can perform well here, but I need to take advantage of my opportunities when they arise.”
Day also expressed frustration at seeing his playing partner, Justin Rose, who started the day with the same score, surge to a tie for third place after an exceptional start. “Watching Rose on the front nine was tough. He got off to a fantastic start, and I just couldn’t position myself for birdies like he did,” Day said.
Adam Scott, the only other Australian to make the cut, finished in 24th place at two-under-par after a final round of 70. He too expressed disappointment, attributing his struggles to his putting. “I just never found my rhythm on the greens, which prevented me from gaining any momentum,” Scott stated. “The last three holes on Friday really cost me a chance to make a comeback like others did.”
Looking ahead, Day’s next major tournament opportunity will be the PGA Championship on May 14, marking an important event as he aims to improve upon his performance at Augusta.
