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Despite Layoff, Jason Day Sees Chance to Return to No. 1

KAPALUA, Hawaii — Jordan Spieth is not the only player with a tough act to follow.

Jason Day is coming off a monster year of his own with five victories, including his first major win, at the P.G.A. Championship, and wins at two FedEx Cup playoff events that gave him a brief spell at No. 1 in the world.

His goal for 2016 is more of the same. A lot more.

“I’m very motivated to get back to No. 1,” Day said on Wednesday. “I’m very motivated to win as many tournaments as I can this year, and to be a more dominant player.