Day signs Nike clothing deal

Nike Golf has signed world No. 1 Jason Day to a multi-year soft goods contract covering shoes, clothing, hat and gloves.

Day, 28, will be fully branded up in his new sponsor’s kit at this weeks’ Tournament of Champions in Kapalua, Hawaii.

“Joining Nike is a dream come true,” Day said. “The brand is synonymous with the world’s best athletes. I’m honoured and can’t wait to be part of the team and working closely with Nike to take my game to even higher levels.”

Day will continue to play with TaylorMade clubs, as Nike Golf announced it was stopping making clubs and balls in August, freeing up its current and future Nike sponsored-players to use any equipment they like.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Jason to the Nike Golf team and our family of athletes,” said Daric Ashford, President of Nike Golf. “He’s an incredible player who has demonstrated tremendous work ethic and amazing resilience over the course of his career. We’re excited to help him chase more championships in the coming years.”

Since turning professional in 2006, Day has secured ten PGA Tour titles and 57 top-ten finishes. Day won the US PGA Championship in 2015, and won three times in 2016, picking up titles at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, WGC-Dell Match Play, and The Players Championship.