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Jason Day Withdraws From Players Championship Due to Illness

The former world No. 1 golfer and 2016 Players Champion was replaced by Danny Walker just an hour before his scheduled tee time.

Mar 9, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Jason Day plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament at Bay Hill. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Jason Day, ranked No. 33 in the world, withdrew from The Players Championship on Thursday morning citing illness.
  • Day, a 13-time PGA Tour winner, was set to compete at TPC Sawgrass after a strong T-8 finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational last week.
  • This marks a setback for the 37-year-old Australian, who has battled back injuries in recent years, once dropping as low as 175th in the rankings.
  • Danny Walker has been added to the tournament field in Day's place, joining 26 players making their debut at the prestigious event.
  • The Players Championship, featuring a $25 million purse, is scheduled to run from March 13–16 at the Players Stadium Course.