Jason Day seeks out Tiger Woods’ advice on how to handle ailing back

OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. – Jason Day has bent the ear of friend and idol Tiger Woods on a number of topics over the years, often crediting their relationship as a key factor in his rise to the top of the game during the 2015 season. But lately their discussion has ranged from maximizing potential and developing a killer instinct to a topic with which Woods is far too familiar: how to handle a bad back.

Day’s injury woes are well-documented, as the 32-year-old has struggled to both stay healthy and stay on the leaderboard in recent months. But prior to last week’s missed cut at The Northern Trust, Day had experienced something of a resurgence with four straight top-10 finishes. It was a reminder…