Since signing with Malbon in 2024, Jason Day has become an undisputed golf style icon. At this point in his career, Day may be better known for his style than his 19 professional wins and PGA Championship victory. As divisive as his script can be (and there absolutely have been some words), Day’s style on the course is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise dull arena.
Throughout the PGA Tour, most players have adopted what I call the “corporate” look of golf – they usually all dress the same: lots of gray, black, blue, khaki. At best, we’ll see a striped polo. In that gray, corporate world, Day represents a person comfortable enough in his own skin to stand out and, as a result, has made the game more fun. As Rod Serling said, “Being like everybody is like being nobody.”
Honorable mention: 2026 PGA Championship practice round on Wednesday
This is one of my favorite Jason Day looks of all time. While it’s not something I’d wear, Day looks just as cool as Steve McQueen here. I can’t say if it is shorts or the sunglasses that make this outfit, but, either way, this is Day and Malbon at their best. During Wednesday’s practice round, Day and Keith Mitchell stole the show as the best dressed players on the course. If you want the shorts, they’ve just launched in Malbon.
1. Masters 2026 second round
Day’s second-round showing at this year’s Masters is his best ever. Pastel blue pants ruled at Augusta but, in contrast to the neutral above, with his pale yellow polo, Day went pastel on pastel. This is a bold and difficult choice to pull off, but it was executed to perfection here. What really made this ensemble work is the texture of the shirt. As opposed to a traditional pique polo, Malbon dressed Day in a polo shirt – a look straight out of the 1960s. This is as timeless a look as you’ll see from Malbon and Day and would look at home anywhere between the 1960s and today.
2. Final Round of Farmers Insurance Opening 2025
This is an admittedly divisive view. Anyway, other than he buttoned his polo up to the top, I love everything about this outfit. To me, this is 1990s golf personified and reminds me of the Hathaway sweaters worn by Nick Faldo back in the day. Seriously, golf could use some tasteful color on the course, and this look is a textual example of paying homage to a great era of golf and reviving it for a new generation. We need more looks and more sweaters like this. If you’re noticing a trend, it’s that I love Days’ outfits that include the high-crown visor.
3. Masters 2026 third round
Day’s run at Augusta this year was nothing short of stellar. We have another light yellow jersey polo here and, similarly, it looks great. There’s a lot to love about this outfit: a textured zip-up polo (!), braided belt, and khaki pants. This look is simple, timeless and extremely elevated. We often see a lot of texture from Day and it adds a ton of dimension to his look. Today, most golf apparel is made from performance materials that lack quality and look, well, flat. Most of Day’s best looks come where his ensemble is made up mostly of organic, heritage materials like cotton and wool. Like his outfit in round two, this ensemble is a throwback to the 60s. And, reminiscent of Sammy Davis Jr.’s 1968 classic. “I’ve Gotta Be Me,” is unapologetically Jason Day.
4. 2026 Masters practice round(s).
of Malbon Georgia Bird Collection it is Malbon at its most fragmented. There was no middle ground: you loved it or you hated it. Admittedly, when it launched, I was a staunch hater. Then I saw Jason Day during the practice rounds at Augusta and that changed everything. I was pleased to see that he didn’t go loud, as some may have been tempted to do. Instead, he kept things subdued by letting the vest serve as the hero’s movable piece and paired it with other muted colors. This is how a statement part should work. However, it’s very clear that Day and Malbon understand color theory, because the burgundy visor is a strong visual anchor and ties the entire outfit together. Simply put: this outfit is great.
5. Master practice round 2025
While this outfit would look better with a mask, Day’s hair was much shorter last year, so I can see why he decided to wear a hat. Regardless, this is another timeless look. During this year’s Masters, it was complained that we rarely see players wear the right shade of green at Augusta, but Day absolutely nailed it. However, the best part of this outfit is the sweater. As someone whose style is often described as “Ivy League” or “preppy,” the striped sweater reminds me of J. Press at her best, and that is a compliment of the highest order.
