PGA Championship 2015: Final Leaderboard, Top Moments from Jason Day’s Win

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Published: August 17, 2015

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Jason Day faced serious pressure when he stepped to the first tee on Sunday as he led the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits Golf Course in Kohler, Wisconsin.

The Australian star was used to the first page of the leaderboard when he competed in major golf championships. However, he had never been able to bring a title home in the past.

His playing partner for the final round was Jordan Spieth, who had won two majors this year and was on the verge of becoming the top-ranked player in the world. 

Not only did Day have to figure out a way to hold on to his lead, he had to do it with Spieth staring over his shoulder for 18 holes.

"It was the hardest round of golf I've ever had to play." Watch Jason Day's news conference: http://t.co/AEXM6O6NbA pic.twitter.com/VyErVkI4Sh

— Golf Central (@GolfCentral) August 17, 2015 That would have caused some players to crumble, but Day is made of much sterner stuff. After firing a 68-67-66 in the first three rounds, Day was playing with full confidence.

Not only had he reached 14 under par, he had a two-stroke lead on the field. Day was playing to win his first major championship, but he was also within reach of a historical performance.

No player in the history of the sport had ever scored better than 19 under par for all four rounds of a major championship. Tiger Woods had reached that level in 2000 at the British Open, and that remained the record.



When Woods set his record, he took the lead in the second round and proceeded to run away with the tournament. Day did not have that luxury. In addition to having to hold off Spieth, he also had to withstand challenges from South African Branden Grace, Brooks Koepka, Matt Kuchar, Justin Rose and Anirban Lahiri.

Day felt the pressure every step of the way, but he fired a five-under 67 at Whistling Straits to win the PGA Championship and reach a recor...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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