Rory McIlroy vs Jason Day
Rory McIlroy vs Jason Day: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Rory McIlroy and Jason Day?
The rivalry between McIlroy and Jason Day has been marked by intense competition, with both golfers frequently battling for top positions in major tournaments.
Rory McIlroy
Key numbers
- Major Championships4
- PGA Tour Wins20
- European Tour Wins14
- Total Tour WinsOver 30
Top honours
- Byron Nelson Award2012, 2013–14, 2018–19, 2021–22
- European Tour Golfer of the Year2012, 2014, 2015
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Jason Day
Jason Day is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.