Jason Day wins first major after so many near-misses

Jason Day finally bridged the gap to major championship victory on Sunday night as he held Jordan Spieth at bay to complete a three-stroke PGA Championship win.

Jason Day wins first major after so many near-misses
Mon, 17 Aug, 2015 - 01:42

By Simon Lewis

Jason Day finally bridged the gap to major championship victory on Sunday night as he held Jordan Spieth at bay to complete a three-stroke PGA Championship win at Whistling Straits.

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