Oh boy, Jason Day has done it again! If there’s one thing you can count on in the world of professional golf, it’s that the dress code has long been sacred territory—polo shirts, tailored pants, and the kind of preppy elegance that screams “gentleman’s game.”
But Day? He’s out here rewriting the script, and let’s just say, not everyone is thrilled about it.
Sunday at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, all eyes weren’t just on the leaderboard; they were on Day’s full gray sweatsuit. Yes, you read that right. A sweatsuit. On the PGA Tour. Some fans saw it as a bold step toward modernizing golf fashion, but others? Well, let’s just say they had words.
“I don’t care how much I get downvoted, but he is finding new ways to look like a slob,” one person ranted on social media.
Another was even more direct, calling it “an insult to the game.” And then there was the comparison that really turned heads: “Dressing like John Fetterman should not be an option for professional golfers.” Ouch.
Now, let’s be fair—this isn’t the first time Day’s wardrobe choices have caused a stir. In fact, Augusta National reportedly asked him to switch outfits at last year’s Masters.
And given that his partnership with Malbon Golf is all about shaking up the traditional country-club aesthetic, it’s safe to say that pushing boundaries is part of the plan. But is golf—arguably the most tradition-heavy sport—ready for joggers and hoodies on the course?
Even with all the fashion drama, Day had a job to do. He started Sunday seven strokes back from leader Sepp Straka, fighting his way through a field that included Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Shane Lowry, and more.
And while his recent record isn’t quite the dominant run he had in 2015-16—when he won eight tournaments, including the PGA Championship and The Players—he did manage to snap his winless streak at the 2023 Byron Nelson.
But let’s be real: the biggest story from Pebble Beach wasn’t his scorecard. It was that outfit. Love it or hate it, Day is making headlines—and in golf, that’s no easy feat.
