Jason Day became a household name in golf when he reached World No. 1 in September 2015, cementing his status as one of the sport’s elite players. During an incredible stretch from 2015 to 2016, he racked up eight wins, including his first Major at the 2015 PGA Championship. He also captured the 2016 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, proving his skill and dominance.

But despite his remarkable career, Day admits that being World No. 1 didn’t bring the satisfaction he thought it would. It is natural to think that being on top of the list across the world would be the best feat he has achieved so far. However, that is not the case. At least according to Jason Day himself.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Clubhouse, Jason Day was asked about the moment when he felt the most fulfilled in his life. To this, he replied, “Well it definitely wasn’t when I was number one.” He added how he thought he would feel more fulfilled being on the top, but that was not the case. But what made him happy was creating a family for himself, and being able to spend more time with them. Jason Day and his wife, Ellie, are proud parents of five children: Dash, Lucy, Arrow, Ozzie, and the youngest, Winnie, who was born in September 2023.

The couple tied the knot in October 2009. “As the years have gone on and progressed in my career I’ve enjoyed having more kids and more time at home”, he added. He was also asked if he felt lonely being on the top, or winning the championships. “It can be lonely it’s surprising they don’t tell you that,” said Jason Day. He stated how being in the hotel rooms all by yourself and not having your biggest support system around you, can be very difficult to battle through.

And well, let’s be honest, competition can make things bitter. Remember what loneliness did to Grayson Murray? Despite that, the PGA Tour Pros did not do a better job of being there for each other.

Harry Higgs’s suggestion for having a better environment

A few weeks after the tragic incident, Harry Higgs claimed victory at the Visit Knoxville Open in October. However, instead of delivering a typical winner’s speech, he took a moment to honor Grayson Murray and emphasize the importance of supporting each other. “One thought I had last night, especially lying in bed, is that I’d challenge everyone here—and I’ll do it myself too—to say something kind to someone you love every day. And also, make a point of saying something nice to someone you don’t even know,” he shared at the end of his speech.

Even after five months, Higgs mentioned that Tour players still struggle to check in on one another, as he discussed on the latest episode of the No Laying Up Podcast. Reflecting on Murray’s loss, he expressed his disappointment, saying, “We need to do a much better job of taking care of ourselves and each other.” The intense competitiveness of golf can often lead to feelings of isolation, and the emotional toll of missed putts or bad shots can weigh heavily on players. “When you add the pressure of results, money, and accolades, it can become overwhelming,” he continued. He highlighted that Grayson Murray, who has dealt with mental health struggles for years, still managed to secure two PGA Tour wins, which he believes is an incredible achievement.

The same story is being told again. What steps do you think should the Tour take to make things better for the players? Let us know in the comments section below!