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Jason Day back after week off with injury

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Jason Day mimics the flight of the ball as he warms up during the first practice round of The Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

After taking last week off, Jason Day arrived at Augusta National early to prepare for the Masters.

Day, who tied for 20th last year, played nine holes following the Women’s Amateur on Saturday, and finished another nine Monday morning.

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“The weather doesn’t look great (Tuesday), so it was important for me to get in nine holes today,” Day said. “I played nine Saturday, then came out and chipped and putted yesterday, so I feel good right now. If I can get in nine more Wednesday that’ll be perfect.”

Day has been fighting a back injury, which forced the Australian to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March. When asked about his health, Day said, “My last two tournaments haven’t been great, but if there’s one I need to peak for it’s this.”

Day has three top-10 finishes at the Masters in the past eight years, including a tie for second in 2011.

“If (my back) starts to hurt I’ll have to tough it out,” Day said. “The (Dell Technologies) Match Play was very hard trying to get through that. But I’ve had a week off now, so all-in-all I feel pretty good.”

Masters Record - Jason Day

Year	Place	Score	1	2	3	4	Earnings
2018	T20	-2	75	71	69	71	$128,150
2017	T22	+2	74	76	69	71	$105,600
2016	T10	+1	72	73	71	73	$230,000
2015	T28	-1	67	74	71	75	$68,000
2014	T20	+2	75	73	70	72	$101,160
2013	3	-7	70	68	73	70	$544,000
2012	T73	+4	76				$10,000
2011	T2	-12	72	64	72	68	$704,000

Jason Day back after week off with injury

Masters Record - Jason Day

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