Overview

• Day’s top priority was “Don’t hit anybody,” a three-word confession he made to avoid on-course mishaps.
• Nick Saban called criticism of Day “absolutely ridiculous” and commended his roster-building efforts at Ohio State.
• Justin Thomas enjoyed swapping football insights with the coaches and joked he might root for Ohio State after their friendly round.
• Under pressure from fans and the course’s tough conditions, Day secured a par on his sixth hole and completed his nine holes injury-free.
• Ohio State’s 3.22 GPA last academic year earned Day a $50,000 bonus under his coaching contract.