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Day spurred by major misses

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Jason Day of Australia hits a shot during a practice round prior to the 2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits on August 11, 2015 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin (AFP Photo/Tom Pennington)

Jason Day has been knocking at the door of a major triumph since he tied for second on his Masters debut in 2011.

His latest near-miss at St. Andrews last month may have given the Australian the key that will take him across the threshold.

"The last round of the Open Championship, I felt different," said Day, who finished fourth at St.