Jason Day Makes Masters Cut After Dramatic Turnaround

Australian golfer Jason Day secured his spot in the weekend rounds at the 2026 Masters Tournament after a dramatic second-round comeback at Augusta National. The former world No. 1 carded a 4-under 68 on Friday to finish at even par, narrowly making the cut line in one of golf's most prestigious events.

Day's performance is trending as American golf fans celebrate his resilience after recent struggles with injuries. The 38-year-old battled through back pain during Thursday's opening round, where he shot a 76 that left him in danger of missing the cut.

Friday's round featured five birdies against just one bogey, including clutch putts on the final three holes. Day's wife Ellie and their children were seen cheering enthusiastically from the gallery as he secured his weekend berth.

The comeback holds special significance as Day seeks his first major championship since the 2015 PGA Championship. His last Masters top-10 finish came in 2019, with injuries derailing several subsequent campaigns at Augusta.

Tournament officials confirmed Day will tee off Saturday morning alongside rising star Tom Kim. Their pairing offers an intriguing generational matchup that's drawing additional attention from golf fans.

Day's performance sparked celebration among his loyal fanbase, with #JasonDay trending on Twitter in multiple countries. The golfer credited his improved play to adjustments made with coach Chris Como after Thursday's disappointing start.

Weather conditions are expected to improve for the weekend rounds, potentially setting up favorable scoring opportunities. Day will need another strong performance Saturday to contend with leaders including Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.

The 2026 Masters marks Day's 14th appearance at Augusta National. His career-best finish came in 2011 when he tied for second behind champion Charl Schwartzel.