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Jason Day declines Presidents Cup vice-captain role to focus on back injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Jason Day declines Presidents Cup vice-captain role to focus on back injury

Summary

International Team captain Geoff Ogilvy invited Jason Day to join the backroom staff for the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah. Day, who finished 11th in the qualification standings, was not selected for the team following a difficult end to his season. The 38-year-old withdrew from the US Open and missed three cuts in his final five appearances. Ogilvy confirmed that he reached out to the veteran, but Day opted to prioritize the physical rehabilitation of his back. While the International Team will be without his on-course experience, the decision allows the former world number one to address his health concerns before the upcoming season.

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•Geoff Ogilvy offered Jason Day a vice-captain position for the 2026 Presidents Cup.
•Jason Day rejected the offer to focus on his ongoing back rehabilitation.
•Day failed to qualify for the International Team roster after finishing 11th in the standings.
•The 2026 Presidents Cup is scheduled to take place at Medinah later this month.

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6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Why Jason Day has turned down being a vice-captain at the Presidents Cup after he was asked

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Geoff Ogilvy has revealed that Jason Day has turned down the opportunity to be a vice-captain at the Presidents Cup later this month, with the Australian keen to instead focus on his recovery from a back injury. Day was the biggest name to miss out on being named on the International Team ahead of the 2026 Presidents Cup.
— Yahoo Sports

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