Turning of the tide for Jason Day?

Patience pays off for Jason Day at Royal BirkdaleJason Day went out in even-par 34 on Royal Birkdale's front nine. He came home in 1-under-par 35 to shoot 69 in Round 1 of the 146th Open. Andy Buchanan/AFP PhotoFacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerEmailcomment2:30 PM ETMatt CooperSpecial to ESPN.com CloseMatt Cooper is a golf writer from the United Kingdom who has worked for SkySports.com and SportingLife.com. He is a writer for Golf365.com and a number of print magazines.FacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmailprintcommentSOUTHPORT, England — The grinding is beginning to pay dividends for Jason Day. Prior to his first round at the 146th Open Championship, the 29-year-old insisted that if he maintained discipline and patience, the results would unfold at their own pace.
And around the turn on Thursday, that is just what happened.
“You know what? Midway through my round I just felt great,” he said, after posting an opening lap of 1-under-par 69, four shot back of the lead share..

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