Rai rises to the top, eclipses stars for PGA title...
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- Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club with a 5‑under 65 in the final round, finishing 9‑under 271, three strokes ahead of Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley.
- Aaron Rai became the first English‑born golfer to win the PGA Championship since Jim Barnes in 1919, ending a 107‑year drought.
- Aaron Rai earned a five‑year PGA Tour exemption, invitations to the Masters, U.S. Open and Open Championship for the next five years, and a $3.7 million payday.
- Xander Schauffele praised Rai’s relentless work ethic and said the win was deserved after countless hours in the gym and on the range.
- Rory McIlroy added that everyone on the course was happy for Rai, underscoring the camaraderie his victory sparked.
Why it matters: Rai’s win secures a $3.7 million payday and a five‑year Tour exemption, boosting his marketability and earning him entry to future majors, while English golf fans gain a historic role model.
