By Mark Lamport-Stokes
KOHLER, Wisconsin, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Bruised but toughened by a difficult childhood, Australia's Jason Day endured several close calls at the majors before finally landing one with a three-shot victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday.
The 27-year-old from Rockhampton in Queensland led from start to finish in the final round at Whistling Straits, closing with a five-under-par 67 before savouring the celebrations with his caddie and long-time coach, Colin Swatton.
"The path that I was on (it) was never expected for me to be here where I was today," an emotional Day told reporters after keeping at bay American world number two Jordan Spieth as he posted a major record low of 20-under 268.