Jason Day admits he’s changed his mind about the Olympics golf after arriving in Paris this year

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Jason Day and Min Woo Lee are Australia’s hopes of Olympic glory at Le Golf National this week as the duo look to make history.

The 2015 PGA Championship winner has recovered from a long-term back injury and is in good form ahead of this week’s 72-hole Olympic event.

The iconic Le Golf National – the venue of the 2018 Ryder Cup – will host the world’s elite, with Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffeler, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm all set to compete.

It’s been a non-stop season for Day, who has played in 18 events thus far – and the Aussie has now made an admission about the Olympics after arriving in Paris.

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As the end of the 2024 season approaches, Day admitted that he understands why some aren’t entirely focused on the games.

“There’s a lot of people that work for four years just to get to a point where they can compete at the Olympics,” he explained. “For us, our season goes on, and it can stretch out a long time, so we are living week to week. It’s difficult to put yourself out ahead and say I can’t wait to be on the Olympic team.”

However, the Aussie has admitted he had an eye on the games from the season’s fledgling stages.

Day added: “But this year, it was one of my goals to be on the Olympic team; I was thinking about it early on, the start of the season. So, it definitely has changed. Being here and now, getting a feel for everything, and looking at the Olympic Rings over 18 and nine here, it’s amazing.”

Jason Day and Min Woo Lee looking to make Australian golfing history

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Should Day or Lee make the podium in Paris this week, Australian golfing history will be made.

American players have dominated Olympic golf, with the USA winning five gold medals, three silvers, and five bronzes.

Great Britain is next, having won three medals. Australia, however, are yet to make a podium in both the men’s and women’s events.

Day winning a medal this week would certainly be a high point in his career. After returning to form after his back issue, he would undoubtedly be a popular winner should he prevail at Le Golf National.