Surprises and improbable developments are frequent visitors to sports theatres, of course, but without confirmation of what they will be, it seems safe to suggest that you can cross Jason Day off your list of contenders at this week’s US Open.

JUST like old times, Jack and Arnie, the Golden Bear and the King, were gearing up to be centre stage at a major championship today, with golf’s most enduring personalities set to fulfil their roles as honorary starters at the 75th Masters.

Trevor Immelman reckons the Open at St Andrews the week after next is “probably going to be the highlight of my career”.