Jason Day to sit out World Cup of Golf and Australian Open
Friday 7 October 2016 07:44, UK
Jason Day has withdrawn from next month's Australian Open and World Cup of Golf in his home country.
The world No 1 is still suffering after straining a ligament in his lower back towards the end of the PGA Tour season which led to him missing the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship.
Day revealed his team physician has advised him to rest his back and that the trip to Australia would have conflicted with his rehabilitation and rest periods.
The Australian Open will be played on November 17-20 at Royal Sydney with the World Cup, which Day won alongside Adam Scott the last time it was played in 2013, taking place the following week at Kingston Heath in Melbourne.
Day has also withdrawn from a charity match against Rory McIlroy in the Philippines on November 29. The 'Battle for a Cause' was set to raise funds in his mother's homeland.
"I regret that I will be unable to come home to Australian this year," Day said. "I was looking forward to playing the Australian Open and teaming with Adam Scott on one of my favourite courses, Kingston Heath, the following week at the World Cup.
"My plan is to return home to Australia in 2017. My best wishes to all in Sydney at the Open and to Adam and Team Australia in Melbourne at the World Cup. I appreciate the understanding and patience of my Australian fans."
He also tweeted: "Sad to have to announce this news but it is the best decision for my rehab. Thanks to my Aussie fans for your patience and understanding."
Day has won three PGA Tour titles this year, the Arnold Palmer Invitational, World Golf Championships-Dell Match Play and The Players Championship.
