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Jason Day forfeits match at WGC-Dell Match Play to be with cancer-stricken mother
Jason Day pulled out of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin, Texas, to spend time with his mother, Dening Day, who has lung cancer. He forfeited to Pat Perez less than halfway through his opening match; Perez had taken a 3-up lead on Day after six holes.
Jason Day explains the reason behind conceding his match @DellMatchPlay. pic.twitter.com/XtYSiogt1r
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 22, 2017
Through tears, Day revealed to reporters that his mother was given 12 months to live after a mass of 3-4 centimeters was found in her lung in tests in Australia. Last week, Day flew her to the U.S. She will have surgery on Friday near Day’s home at the James Cancer Center at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, in an attempt to remove the mass.
“The diagnosis is much better being over here,” Day said. “She’s going in for surgery this Friday, and it’s really hard to even comprehend being on the golf course right now because of what she’s gone through. I’m glad I brought her over here. And it’s been really hard to play golf lately.”
Day is the defending champion of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play; he is currently the No. 3-ranked golfer in the world, as well as a favorite to win the Masters in two weeks. It’s family first at this time for the golfer, however, who lost his father to stomach cancer when he was 12.
“It’s been very, very emotional, as you can tell,” Day said. “I’ve already gone through it once with my dad. And I know how it feels. And it’s hard enough to see another one go through it, as well.”
Day did not indicate when he might return to competitive golf.
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Tour Photo Galleries
Photos from the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans
GolfWRX is live on site this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the PGA Tour’s one-and-only two-man team event.
As usual, general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums — including some pretty spicy custom putters and headcovers — await your viewing.
Be sure to check back for more photos from the Big Easy, as we’ll continue to update this page with additional galleries throughout the week.
General Albums
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Monday #1
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Monday #2
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Tuesday #1
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Tuesday #2
WITB Albums
- Alex Fitzpatrick – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Austin Cook – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Alejandro Tosti – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Davis Riley – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- MJ Daffue – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Nate Lashley – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- James Nicholas – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Kevin Streelman – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Rasmus Hojgaard – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Tom Whitney – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- SangMoon Bae – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Daniel Berger – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Rory McIlroy – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Russ Cochrane – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Aldrich Potgieter – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Steve Stricker WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Drew Brees WITB (Legendary New Orleans Saints QB) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints QB) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Thriston Lawrence WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
Pullout Albums
- MJ Daffue’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Cameron putters – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Swag covers ( a few custom for Nick Hardy) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Custom Bettinardi covers for Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Doug Ghim’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Patrick Cantlay spotted testing a Scotty Cameron blade putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
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Photos from the 2024 RBC Heritage
GolfWRX is on site this week at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island for the RBC Heritage. Plenty of golfers who competed in the Masters last week will be making the quick turnaround in the Lowcountry of South Carolina as the Heritage is again one of the Tour’s Signature Events.
We have general albums for you to check out, as well as plenty of WITBs — including Justin Thomas and Justin Rose.
We’ll continue to update as more photos flow in from SC.
Check out links to all our photos, below.
General Albums
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Monday #1
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Monday #2
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Tuesday #1
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Tuesday #2
WITB Albums
- Justin Thomas – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Justin Rose – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Chandler Phillips – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Nick Dunlap – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Thomas Detry – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Austin Eckroat – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Xander Schauffele – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Jason Day – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Will Zalatoris – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Patrick Cantlay – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Ludvig Aberg – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Collin Morikawa – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Sam Burns – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Stephen Jaeger – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
Pullout Albums
- Wyndham Clark’s Odyssey putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- JT’s new Cameron putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Justin Thomas testing new Titleist 2 wood – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Cameron putters – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Odyssey putter with triple track alignment aid – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Scotty Cameron The Blk Box putting alignment aid/training aid – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Cameron putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Odyssey Ai One Eleven T putters – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Christian Bezuidenhout – testing new Callaway Ti 340 mini driver – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Rory McIlroy testing the new TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver Copper – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Xander Schauffele testing the Callaway Ti 340 mini driver & the DUW – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Byeong Hun An, two new L.A.B. Golf putter builds with “T” alignment – 2024 RBC Heritage
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Photos from the 2024 Valero Texas Open
GolfWRX is on site this week at the Valero Texas Open.
The event has been around since 1922, making it one of the oldest on the PGA Tour calendar. Over the years, it’s been held at a variety of courses across the Lone Star State, but it’s found its home at TPC San Antonio in recent years. Some of the biggest names in golf have taken home the title here, including Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, Lee Trevino, and Ben Crenshaw.
GolfWRX has its usual assortment of general galleries, WITBs and special pull-out albums. As always, we’ll continue to update the links below as more photos come in from TPC San Antonio.
General Albums
WITB Albums
- Ben Taylor – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Paul Barjon – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Joe Sullivan – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Wilson Furr – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Ben Willman – SoTex PGA Section Champ – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Jimmy Stanger – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Rickie Fowler – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Harrison Endycott – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Vince Whaley – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Kevin Chappell – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Christian Bezuidenhout – WITB (mini) – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Scott Gutschewski – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
Pullout Albums
- Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Ben Taylor with new Titleist TRS 2 wood – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Swag cover – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Greyson Sigg’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Davis Riley’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Josh Teater’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Hzrdus T1100 is back – – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Mark Hubbard testing ported Titleist irons – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Tyson Alexander testing new Titleist TRS 2 wood – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Hideki Matsuyama’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Cobra putters – 2024 Valero Texas Open
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Rich
Apr 2, 2017 at 5:11 am
Troll
golfraven
Mar 24, 2017 at 6:32 pm
I understand this is serious family matter but please we don’t need another Bubba.
Tom54
Mar 24, 2017 at 9:45 am
We all feel for what he’s going thru and wish him and his mother the best. My only concern is how the WDs have messed up this wacky round robin format. I say go back to the normal match play where you lose you’re out. Also agree with others who wonder why he was even there in the first place. Also knew Rose&Stenson were not playing but never heard that Fowler wasn’t there either
S Hiter
Mar 23, 2017 at 9:22 pm
I don’t get why he has to sit there in font of the whole world’s press corp and explain anything at all, dragging on and on about it, saying the same thing over and over so longwindedly. Poor fella. He should just be allowed to take off immediately and be with his mum, instead of having to pay back his sponsors and agents by having to sit up there behind the mics like this. We all know what the deal is, all the commentators of the world are going to be reporting it over and over. They can all speak on his behalf, instead of making him do these silly interviews
D Smzzl
Mar 23, 2017 at 6:05 pm
cold
Fat Perez
Mar 23, 2017 at 5:54 pm
Strength to you and yours Jason for the road ahead. Family first.
4right
Mar 23, 2017 at 2:11 pm
He seems to have his heart torn between the two loves of his life, his mom and golf… Like the saying goes “golf doesn’t build character, it reveals it”. And his charater is one of the best on tour… Best wishes to the Day family.
cgasucks
Mar 23, 2017 at 12:40 pm
I feel for Jason Day…I had to take care of my mom too when she got it and stayed with her until the very end…had a responsible job a the time and dropped everything to be with her. I don’t blame him for WD. He’s a very tough guy mentally and I know he’ll pull through it.
Blake
Mar 23, 2017 at 10:42 am
Shouldnt have even come. He should have just stayed home since he knew the surgery was on friday. I doubt he WDs if he wasn’t down 3 after 6 holes.
Jam
Mar 23, 2017 at 11:25 am
Unfortunately I agree. All the best to his family, but why on earth did he tee it up. I feel bad for Tony Finau as well who didn’t defend his title in Puerto Rico because he was first alternate and standing by at the match play.
BigKid
Mar 23, 2017 at 1:08 pm
He teed it up for a free $47k
Rich
Apr 2, 2017 at 5:10 am
BigKid, you’re an idoiot. As if $47K is going to help him at all. That’s pocket change to him.
Blake, what a crock. You think he gets to number one in the world by being a quitter. Dream on pal.
Jam, he teed it up because he was defending champion. He deserves the right to try and defend even if he’s not sure if he’ll get there in the end. I’m sure Tony Finau will survive.
cgasucks
Mar 23, 2017 at 12:41 pm
I don’t blame him if he doesn’t play for the rest of the year.
Steve
Mar 24, 2017 at 1:29 am
I doubt he’s down 3 after 6 holes if he doesn’t have a heck of a lot more going on in his head than just the score…
Bruce Ferguson
Mar 23, 2017 at 10:10 am
Been through this with both parents, too. Best wishes and prayers for you and your mom.
ACTUAL FACTS
Mar 23, 2017 at 10:01 am
Jason, your mother and family are in our prayers. Wishing your mother a healthy and speedy recovery.
Tom
Mar 23, 2017 at 1:31 pm
there’s the spirit.