Australian golf star Jason Day has taken a unique approach to address his recent struggles by choosing to sleep in an RV on his driveway before the Memorial PGA Tour event. The 36-year-old is set to compete at Muirfield Village Golf Club, located just 30 minutes from his home in Columbus, Ohio. Historically, Day has stayed at home during the tournament. However, his wife suggested that the comfort of being at home might be affecting his performance, prompting him to opt for the RV experience this time around.
In an interview with Ron Green on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio, Day explained the decision: “I’m staying in my bus in my driveway. My wife suggested it because I’ve had some poor results here in the past, and she thought I might be too relaxed and out of my usual tournament structure. So, we parked our bus in the driveway, and that’s where I’m staying.”
Day is unsure why he has struggled at the Memorial in previous years, but he hopes that the familiar setting of his RV will help him perform better. “In team sports, you usually play better at your home stadium because of the support from fans,” he noted. “For me, it’s a busy week with family and friends visiting, which makes it more relaxed, even though it’s a tough course. But overall, I feel good this week. We have three big tournaments coming up, so I’m focusing on getting as prepared as possible.”
Day’s track record at the Memorial has been less than stellar, with only one top-ten finish in 2020 during the pandemic-affected season and just two top-25 finishes in 14 career starts. He finished the first day tied for 35th, one over par.
Meanwhile, Canadian Adam Hadwin leads the tournament at six under par, followed by Masters champion Scottie Scheffler at five under par. The event offers a $20 million total purse, with $4 million going to the winner.