Day aims to use Canadian Open defence to cure Troon hangover

World number one Jason Day hopes a return to sunny weather – andthe scene of past glory – can help him put his Open disappointment aside.

Day failed to make an impres-sion on the leaders at Royal Troon last week and eventually finished tied 22nd on one-over-par 285, 21 shots behind winner Henrik Stenson.

The Australian hopes to get that out of his system in the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey this week, an event he won last year before following up with his first major title at the US PGA championship.

Those two events come backto-back this year, with the PGA taking place at Baltusrol next week, and Day is looking forward to the chance to relive past success–away from the wind and rain of Scotland.

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

“I’m looking forward to playing Glen Abbey, it’s a beautiful golf course and fun to play.

“Then, obviously, the PGA is the first time I’ll have defended a major championship.

“I’m excited about that but also excited to defend Canada as well.”

Dustin Johnson, the world numbertwo, will also be in action in Oakville, Ontario, after a quiet outing at the Open.

The US Open champion had been the pre- tournament favourite in South Ayrshire but finished 18 shots behind Stenson in a tie for ninth.

Stenson, Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler and Open runner-up Phil Mickelson are among the leading players sitting out the event as they focus on their preparation for Baltusrol.