Jason Day brings local ties to the Masters

• His wife, Ellie, is from the Columbus area.
• The couple founded the Brighter Days Foundation, which supports Central Ohio nonprofits.
• "​​The more and more I'm here, I make new friends, the more [I] start loving the place," Day told the PGA in 2016.

Behind the scenes: Day has built a following beyond tournaments.

• His backyard golf setup in Westerville regularly pops up across golf media and social feeds.

Zoom out: The world No. 41-ranked golfer hasn't yet slipped on a Green Jacket, the signature prize awarded at Augusta National.

• Ohio golf legend Jack Nicklaus holds the tournament record with six Masters wins.

Yes, but: Day has had a strong career.

• He won the PGA Championship in 2015 and has earned more than $66 million in his career.

What we're watching: Day hasn't won this season, but he's playing well heading into the Masters.

• He's got two top-10s this year, including a runner-up finish at a January tournament.