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Jason Day’s Unique Preparation for the Memorial Tournament: Sleeping in His Driveway

In an unexpected twist leading up to the Memorial Tournament, 13-time PGA Tour winner Jason Day is not enjoying the comforts of his own bed just 30 minutes from Muirfield Village. Instead, he’s been “banished” to his driveway. But don’t worry—he’s not in trouble with his wife, Ellie. This unorthodox move is all part of a strategic plan to improve his performance at the event.

Jason Day, known for traveling in an RV during PGA Tour events, has had a history of underwhelming results at the Memorial. Despite living a mere half-hour from the course, he has never felt the boost that typically comes from sleeping in his own bed. So, Ellie proposed a change.

A Bold Experiment: The Driveway Solution

On the eve of the Memorial Tournament, Day shared the details of his unusual sleeping arrangement during an interview with Ron Green Jr. on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio. Day revealed, “I am staying in my bus. In my driveway, though.”

This revelation prompted a surprised follow-up from Green: “Staying in your bus, in your driveway? Is there a story behind that? A reason behind that?”

Day explained, “No, so my wife suggested it. In the past, I’ve had some poor results here and she’s like, ‘I think you’re too relaxed and you’re out of, you know, structure. And you need to treat it as a tournament week.’ So we have a spot where we park our bus in the driveway and, yeah, I’m staying there.”

The Driveway Dilemma

Day’s performance at the Memorial has been less than stellar. His record includes just one top 10 finish and two top 25 finishes in 14 career starts. His best result, a tie for fourth place in 2020, came during the unusual Covid-19 season. This disappointing track record prompted Ellie’s suggestion that the lack of structure when staying at home might be affecting his game.

Ellie believes that the comforts of home may be too relaxing for Jason, detracting from the competitive edge needed during tournament week. By staying in the RV, Day is replicating the familiar environment of his tour life, maintaining a routine that could foster better focus and performance.

Keeping Structure Intact

Living so close to the course could easily lead to a more relaxed approach, something Ellie is keen to avoid. By staying in the RV, Day can adhere to the structure and routine he’s accustomed to on the road. This means less distraction and more focus on the tournament.

Day himself sees the logic in this strategy. “Thirty-minute drive, not too bad,” he remarked, appreciating the convenience of being close to home while still maintaining the structured environment of his RV. If his kids need him during the night, he’s just outside in the driveway. And if he needs a midnight snack, the kitchen is only a short walk away.

Home, But Not Really

The irony of the situation isn’t lost on anyone. Jason Day is playing a home game at the Memorial Tournament, yet he’s not staying at home. This unique approach might seem odd, but given his track record at the event, it’s worth a shot. The sleep experiment could be just what Day needs to turn his fortunes around at Muirfield Village.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Day to see if this unconventional method pays off. Will the structured environment of his RV, parked right in his driveway, give him the edge he needs? Only time will tell. One thing’s for sure—Jason Day is willing to try anything to improve his performance, even if it means sleeping in his driveway.