Jason Day Explains Passing On The Memorial

Jack didn't sound too pleased to find out earlier this week that (A) the club had given a free membership to a milllionaire and (B) said young rich guy and Masters runner-up was taking the week off.

Ben Everill reports that Jason Day has contacted tournament officials through agent Bud Martin to explain why he took the week off.

He wanted to be on hand to support Ellie as she attended a follow-up appointment in Houston this week following surgery she underwent last month.

"Family comes first," Day told AAP last weekend. "I want to be there to support Ellie like she always supports me."