Aaron Rai emerges from the pack to win PGA Championship with the final round of his life at Aronimink
Aaron Rai won the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, marking a significant achievement in his career. The 31-year-old Englishman became the first European winner of the tournament since Rory McIlroy in 2014. Rai's final round showcased his skill and composure, allowing him to pull ahead of a competitive field.
- ▪Aaron Rai entered the final round ranked 44th in the world.
- ▪He made a crucial four-foot putt for bogey on the par-3 8th hole, which helped maintain his momentum.
- ▪Rai's eagle on the par-5 9th hole provided a significant boost heading into the back nine.
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Sports Aaron Rai emerges from the pack to win PGA Championship with the final round of his life at Aronimink The 31-year-old Englishman became the first European PGA Championship winner since Rory McIlroy in 2014 By Mark Harris Fox News Published May 17, 2026 7:38pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Is LIV Golf Around In A Year? | Don't @ Me w/Dan Dakich Dan Dakich and Tim Brando discuss the future of LIV Golf NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Heading into Sunday's final round of the 2026 PGA Championship, it felt as if it was anyone's game, because it practically was.
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