Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship. Fellow English player Lottie Woad hangs on in Cincinnati
Aaron Rai made history by winning the PGA Championship, becoming the first English-born player to do so in over a century. He delivered an impressive performance at Aronimink Golf Club, finishing with a score of 9-under 271. Meanwhile, Lottie Woad secured a victory at the Kroger Queen City Championship in Cincinnati, finishing at 12-under 268.
- ▪Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship, marking the first English victory in this tournament since 1919.
- ▪Rai finished with a score of 9-under 271, three shots ahead of Alex Smalley and Jon Rahm.
- ▪Lottie Woad won the Kroger Queen City Championship, finishing with a score of 12-under 268.
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