Notable golf figure, Jason Day, has identified a rising star from his homeland Australia, who he believes has the potential to ascend to the world number one spot. Day, an established player in the international golf circuit, is known for his readiness to guide the promising talents in the sport, particularly those from the younger generation.
Among those who have benefited from Day’s mentorship is 26-year-old golfer, Min Woo Lee, also an Australian native. The pair had a chance to express their mutual respect and admiration for each other in a recent segment on Full Swing, reminiscing about some of their shared experiences on the golf course.
Lee was quick to highlight the role Day has played in his career development, especially during his formative years as a golfer. He recounted a particular incident that still resonates with both him and those who witnessed it.
“Jason Day has been a guiding force in my career,” Lee was quoted as saying by The Golfing Gazette. “When I was around 16 or 17, participating in a junior invitational, he was present as a guest speaker. An impromptu long drive competition took place, and everyone urged me to participate, knowing I had one of the longest drives among the juniors.”
Lee continued, “Day was the first to hit, and his drive was impressive, around 280 to 290 yards. Then it was my turn, and I stepped up with his driver and outdid him. The reaction from my peers was instantaneous. They knew I had surpassed his drive.”
Day himself expressed admiration for Lee’s golfing prowess and his powerful swing. The seasoned golfer confessed that attempting a similar feat would likely result in a back injury for him. Yet, he was astonished by how easily Lee managed it, attributing it to the young golfer’s confidence.
“He had a bit of swagger about him that day,” Day recalled. “He walked off the field, casually high-fiving someone, while I stood there, feeling as though the game had accelerated past me as I watched him hit that drive.”
The camaraderie and deep respect between the two golfers is palpable. In his closing remarks, Day did not hesitate to declare that Lee has all the makings of a world number one golfer. He did, however, caution that the young golfer must commit to making necessary lifestyle changes to realize this potential.