Jason Day’s Shocking Comeback to Presidents Cup After 7 Years – You Won’t Believe His New Mindset!

Jason Day’s Presidents Cup Comeback: From Lackluster to Leading the Charge

MONTREAL (AP) — For the first time in seven years, Jason Day is back in the Presidents Cup, and it’s a whole new experience. With the International team sporting a fresh logo and a revamped attitude, Day admits he was part of the problem in the past.

“When I first started out, I was really motivated, but I noticed some guys didn’t have the same drive,” Day confessed on Tuesday. “And when you’re not all working toward a goal, it hurts.”

Day, who’s playing in his fifth Presidents Cup, said he lost his own drive during his last two appearances, a slump reflected in his poor record: 0-4-1 in 2015 in South Korea and 1-3-1 at Liberty National in 2017, where the Americans dominated.

The biggest change Day has seen isn’t just in the new uniforms but in the team’s spirit. Under International captain Mike Weir, the team has been bonding over dinners and competitive practice rounds. The International squad, representing countries from all over the world except Europe, is more united than ever.

Day feels like he’s experiencing the tournament for the first time, surrounded by teammates who share his passion. “The team environment has shifted a lot since when I first started,” Day said. “I’ve missed the last couple, so it’s nice to be in a room with guys very passionate about trying to win the cup.”

Despite the American team’s dominance — they have seven players returning from their last victorious campaign — Day is hopeful. Weir has three Canadians on the team, a record number, and they’re banking on strong crowd support to end the 19-year drought.

Day reflected on his early years and the low point of 2015, when he felt disconnected and uninspired. “If some guys aren’t pushing, then why do I need to push?” he wondered. That attitude changed when he witnessed the passion of his teammates at the 2021 Olympics, where he wore Australia’s colors with pride and tied for ninth.

After winning the Byron Nelson last year and reclaiming his spot among the world’s top 50, Day has a renewed focus. “Playing the Olympics opened my eyes to how much the game means to me and what it’s given me,” he said. “Now, I want to play as hard as I can for these guys.”

With a fresh perspective and a team ready to give their all, Day’s comeback might just be what the International team needs to break their losing streak and make Presidents Cup history.