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Jason Day's Streak of Victories Echoes Tiger Woods' Prime
The latest victory by Jason Day at the Players Championship has cemented his position as a dominant force in golf, with his impressive record of seven wins in 17 starts. This run of success has drawn comparisons to Tiger Woods in his prime.
"It's a Tiger-like performance," said fellow Australian Adam Scott. "You could see his inner peace, his calm confidence, and the way he moved, he had an air of invincibility."
The chase for more major titles is on, with Day's tally of 10 PGA Tour wins barely scratching the surface compared to Tiger Woods' 82 victories and Phil Mickelson's 44.
"I've watched 10 PGA Tour wins and thought, 'that's not enough,'" said the 28-year-old Day. "There were only 10 wins. I wanted more than 10."
"When I look back, I hope I'll realize I was one of the greats."
More Than Just a Title
Day's journey to the top began in September 2015, when he first claimed the number one spot in the world, swapping places with Jordan Spieth.
"Winning at Sawgrass, four shots clear of Kevin Chappell, was crucial in securing my spot at the top of the golf world," said Day.
"I've never been more motivated to be number one. Number one in the world."
"But there's a big pressure that comes with it. There's only one player in the world. You're in the spotlight at every tournament. And a few weeks later, you have even more to deal with."
"But I wouldn't change it for anything, because this is where I want to be and I want to stay here as long as possible, because there's nothing more satisfying than this feeling."
Day joked that the real reason he was so motivated to continue was to stay one step ahead of Woods, who was recovering from a third back surgery at the time.
"Tiger said he'd kick my ass if he came back," Day quipped. "So I'll do my best to widen that gap. If he comes back and turns into Tiger Woods again, I'll have to stay on my toes."
The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness
Day and Woods have developed a close friendship, with Woods often offering his counsel to the young Australian.
Before his final round, Woods sent Day a message to remind him to "stick to his own game" and to remember that "every hole is important, not just 16, 17, and 18."
"It's been an amazing journey for me, watching him as a young man and as a rising star, and now that we're good friends, I can understand what he accomplished during his reign," said Day.
Day's father passed away from cancer when he was just 12 years old, and he credits his work ethic, attention to detail, and mental fortitude for his rise to the top, as well as the realization that he was good enough to compete with Scott, Spieth, and others, including Rory McIlroy.
"I had to go through a lot of setbacks to learn more about myself and my game to really take that step and reach this position," said Day, who was frustrated by missing the playoffs at the British Open in 2015. His birdie putt on the 18th green at St. Andrews came up just short by two centimeters.
"Winning is never enough. I have to do everything I can to achieve it before my time is up."
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