Jason Day hints at when he'll retire from the PGA Tour
Over the past year or so, Jason Day has dominated the world of golf, proving why he's the No. 1 player in the world. And at the age of 28, he still has several years of "prime" ahead of him. He just may not stick around long after he passes by his best days of golf.
Day recently hinted that he could consider retiring in just 12 years when he's 40 years old.
It's hard to imagine Day going from being the best player in the world to dropping the game completely in just over a decade. A lot can change in that span, though. Look at Tiger Woods, who was dominant in his 20s and 30s, but now can't play competitive golf at 40 following multiple back surgeries.
Furthermore, Day's family could play a role in when he decides to stash his clubs in the basement for good.
"But it also depends on if (son) Dash is playing, if (daughter) Lucy is playing, if I'm still competitive and my body's great, because I'm just trying to extend," he continued. "What I'm doing with my body and with my golf game, I'm trying to extend the longevity of my career."
While Day's comments are both startling and certainly well thought out, we shouldn't expect him to him to go anywhere any time soon. And in the case that he wins, say, eight more majors, he would likely want to further his legacy and put his name among the best to ever play the game.
Until then, let's enjoy Day while he's playing at such a high level, putting on clinics on a near-weekly basis.
