Jason Day shares what surprised him about the greens at Augusta on day three at The Masters
Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Jason Day has admitted that he was left surprised by the greens on Saturday at Augusta National as he ended up finding himself back in contention heading into the final round of The Masters. It seemed that Rory McIlroy had a second title all but wrapped up at the halfway stage at Augusta National.
The Northern Irishman had a record six-shot lead after two rounds. However, a disappointing day for the 36-year-old has opened the door for the chasing pack. Jason Day says what surprised him about Augusta National on Saturday at The Masters Jason Day is one of those who finds himself in the mix.
The Australian began the third round at four under par, but now sits just three shots back. Day struggled most once he reached the greens. According to Data Golf , the 2015 PGA Championship winner lost 0.
32 shots to the field on the putting surfaces. And speaking after the conclusion of his third round, Day explained why he found putting on Augusta’s pristine greens so challenging on Saturday. “I think if they were a little bit firmer and faster, yes.
But these greens, they were very receptive today. Yeah, they were very receptive today,” he said. “It could have been a lot different.