Golf digest

JASON DAY, the world number one, hopes a return to sunny weather, and the scene of past glory, can help him put his Open disappointment aside.

Day failed to make an impression on the leaders at Royal Troon last week and eventually finished tied 22nd on one over par, 21 shots behind winner Henrik Stenson.

The Australian hopes to get that out of his system at the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey this week, an event he won last year before following itwithhisfirstmajortitleatthe US PGA Championship.

The events come back-toback this year, the PGA takes place at Baltusrol next week, and Day is looking forward to the chance to relive past success – away from Scotland’s wind and rain.

The 28-year-old said: “I’ve got Canada now. I’m pumped to get back to some 90-degree weather, don’t have to wear three or four layers every day.

“The fans are fantastic. I’m looking forward to playing Glen Abbey, it’s a beautiful golf course, really fun to play.

“Then obviously the PGA is the first time I’ve ever defended a major championship.

“I’ll try to soak up the experience of what that entails with regards to the start of the week, but once Thursday comes around you have to go out and execute.” TIGER WOODS, meanwhile, has pulled out of next week’s PGA Championship and abandoned hope of playing on tour this season.

The 14-time major winner is continuing to build up fitness after undergoing two back operations last autumn.

It has meant Woods has not played a tournament since finishing tied for 10th at the Wyndham Championship in North Carolina last August.