Aaron Rai becomes the first Englishman in 100 years to win a PGA championship
Aaron Rai has made history by winning the PGA Championship, becoming the first Englishman to do so in a century. His victory marks a significant achievement in the sport, as he secured a career-best score. This win is particularly notable as the last Englishman to win the tournament was in 1919.
- ▪Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship with a career-best score.
- ▪He is the first Englishman to win the tournament in 100 years.
- ▪The last Englishman to win the PGA Championship was in 1919.
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