Jason Day Parents

Last Modified Jan 25, 2025 21:41 GMT
Jason Day with his mother. Source: Instagram/@jasondayofficial

Jason Day (birth name: Jason Anthony Day) is a professional golf player from Australia. Day turned pro in 2006 and began playing in the PGA Tour immediately. He secured his first win in his third season (2010) at the HP Byron Nelson Championship. Day's breakout year came in 2015 when he won five competitions, including his first major championship at the PGA Championship while moving to the top of the world rankings. He held his #1 position the following year after winning three events, including The Players Championship. In 2016, Day was honored with the Mark H. McCormack Award. After battling poor form in the following years, he won the 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson, returning to the top 20 in the world rankings. By January 2025, Day had amassed 17 professional golf wins across the PGA, European, and Korn Ferry Tours.

Who are Jason Day’s parents?

Jason Day was born to his parents, Alvyn Day and Adenil ‘Dening’ Day, on 12 November 1987 in Beaudesert, Queensland, Australia (via the official website of the PGA Tour).

Who is Jason Day’s mother?

Adenil 'Dening' Day, the mother of Jason Day, died from lung cancer in 2022. She was 65 years old at the time of her passing (via pgatour.com). She was diagnosed with Stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in 2017. Dening went through specialized therapy in Columbus, Ohio, where she managed to overcome it temporarily. However, the cancer returned a few years later, prompting her to leave Australia and fight the disease while living with her family (via pgatour.com).

As a single parent, Dening borrowed money from Jason's uncle and sold their house to enroll him in a boarding school with a golf program. Dening was born in the Philippines and emigrated to Australia (via andaluciagolf.com).

Who is Jason Day’s father?

Alvyn Day passed away due to stomach cancer when Jason was 12 years old, as per pgatour.com.

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FAQs on Jason Day's Parents

A. Jason Day met his wife, Ellie Day, while she was working as a waitress in Ohio, as per Bunkered. 

A. Jason Day met his wife at Mavis Winkle's in Twinsburg, Ohio, according to qantas.com. 

A. Jason Day has five children with his wife, Ellie. They are Dash, Lucy, Arrow, Ozzie, and Winnie (via Bunkered). 

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