Jason Day signed his card and scurried off the TPC Boston campus Friday, upon learning that his wife and children were involved in a traffic accident near the course.
In a statement by Day, released by PGA officials, his wife Ellie and their two children, Dash and Lucy, as well as a family friend identified only as Katy, ‘’were involved in a traffic accident near our RV.’’
Day did not specify the location, be it town or street, where the accident occurred.
“Their car was hit by a bus,’’ Day noted in his printed statement, “and Ellie was taken to the hospital for precautionary measures. Thankfully, everyone is now resting comfortably and Ellie has been released.’’
Day, born and raised in Australia, said all four will continue to be monitored “in the coming days.’’
“We want to thank the emergency services and hospital for their assistance,’’ said Day, who did not provide the name of the hospital.
Day, ranked No. 1 in the world, carded a 70 for 1-under and is expected back here to play in Round 2 on Saturday. In a hurry to meet with his wife and children, he did not meet with the media after his round.