コー、ジェイソン・デイの真似をしようとして…厳しい教訓を学ぶ
Lydia Co tries to copy Jason Day’s short game magic and learns a tough lesson. The fan- favorite duo of Lydia Co and Jason Day is back in Naples, Florida, linked once again by the Grant Thornton Invitational’s one-of-a-kind LPGA PGA Tour mixed format. They’re a perfect match on paper, but when it comes to technique, that’s where things get interesting. During the pre-ournament press conference on December 10th, Co revealed a surprising confession. She once tried to copy Jason Day’s legendary short game and instantly regretted it. I tried to follow Jason’s chipping technique last year, co- admitted, and I realized it’s not for me. I’d have to restart my whole short game career to play the way he does. Day pretending to be offended, chimed in with a playful warning. You don’t want to go full J Day. Grinning face with sweat. Why co can’t use Day’s short game technique. Co explained that switching to Day style would force her to abandon the motion. she’s relied on for more than 15 years. Her consistent repeating action is her identity, while Day’s approach is the exact opposite. Dot Day’s chipping technique may look simple, but his decision-making change is constantly based on setup ball position, club face, and loft hand shaft angle. The exact shot needed for that. Lyo said it best. Jason has a unique but very consistent style of short game, but hits so many different types of shots with that. I didn’t know that was possible. Day’s process starts long before the swing. He literally closes his eyes and sees the shot, imagining a high floating draw before he ever takes his grip. For Co, switching to that system would be a complete mechanical overhaul. Sparkles what Co did learn from day while she can’t copy his technique. Co has been studying Jason’s routine and that’s where she found something she could use. The biggest thing I learned was Jason’s routine. She said, “Your pre-shot routine is something you can control. Day’s routine is famously meticulous. One, visualize the shot. Two, two, practice swings. Three, pick a hypersp specific target. Four, one, final waggle. Five, commit. And swing co loves how intentional and consistent he is. Not just with the shot, but with the micro decisions that lead up to it. And the respect goes both ways. Repeat button. Jason Day learns from CO2. Jason Day is equally fascinated by KO’s precision, especially her wedge practice. She puts coins out on the range. He revealed her putting technique is off the charts. For a player who spent years sharpening his own short game, Day said Ko’s ability to control flight and spin is something most players struggle with, but she makes it look effortless. Ko’s philosophy mirrors Days. Simplify, control the basics, repeat what works. That it’s why their partnership thrives. Different styles, same mindset, chart decreasing. Can they improve their results this year? Co and Day won the inaugural Grant Thornton Invitational with a blistering 26 under. But the last two years haven’t been as kind, finishing sixth both times, posting the exact same score, 20 under. Now reunited again. Both are hoping the lessons they’ve taken from each other finally push them back to the top.
Lydia Ko and Jason Day return to the Grant Thornton Invitational — but this time, Ko reveals a surprising confession. She once tried to copy Jason Day’s famous short-game technique… and instantly learned it wasn’t for her. In this video, we break down what happened, why Day’s chipping method is so unique, and what the two stars actually learn from each other. Their partnership goes deeper than fans realize — and this year, they’re aiming to rewrite their results.
