"Best Driver Ball Flight I've ever seen" – this statement doesn't come from just any golf nerd, but from U.S. Open Champion Wyndham Clark himself. And who was he referring to? None other than the Australian Jason Day, whom Clark simultaneously lauds as the most underrated player on the PGA Tour. A statement that is likely to cause many fans to raise an eyebrow, but for Clark, the matter is clear.
Day's reputation as a "sublime driver" and elite putter is well-known in the golf world, even if he hasn't always been in the glaring spotlight in recent years. But underrated? Clark is quite emphatic: For him, Day's tee shot is in a class of its own, a ball flight trajectory he has never seen with such perfection on the course. A compliment not every top professional dispenses so lightly.
Day's Impressive Résumé
Sometimes one quickly forgets what kind of career some guys have had. Jason Day is the best example. The man has a solid 13 PGA Tour victories to his name. Thirteen! And on top of that, a Major title. That's no flash in the pan; that's a seriously impressive résumé that many pros can only dream of. Nevertheless, he sometimes seems to fly under the radar while others dominate the headlines.
A Quiet Superstar?
Is Clark on the right track? When a Major champion like him sings such praises, there's usually more to it than just politeness. Day's consistency over the years and his special ability to control the ball off the tee make him stand out to true connoisseurs like Clark. Perhaps it's time to give Jason Day the attention he deserves for his skills and achievements again. For Wyndham Clark, the matter is clear: Day is the quiet star whose talent should not be overlooked.
