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From blowing up balloons to Ellie pep talks, Day doing what it takes to contend

AUGUSTA, Ga. – This will sound insane.

Jason Day knows that.

But stay with him here.

During his hourlong daily routine just to get his body ready for the round, Day needs to repeatedly blow into a balloon. It’s the only way to get his ribcage back into position.

Those with bad backs will do whatever it takes to get by, but it still creates a few awkward moments. Like last week, when he flew to Florida and laid down on the floor next to the two pilots, doing his exercises. Every time he exhaled, and some air escaped from the balloon, well, you know .