Aaron Rai withdraws from CJ Cup Byron Nelson after breakthrough win at PGA Championship
Aaron Rai has withdrawn from the CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament following his recent victory at the PGA Championship. This win marks his first major title, making him the first English-born player to achieve this in over a century. Rai's impressive performance included six birdies in the last ten holes, culminating in a three-shot victory.
- ▪Aaron Rai withdrew from the CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament less than 24 hours after winning the PGA Championship.
- ▪He made six birdies over the last ten holes during his breakthrough performance.
- ▪Rai became the first English-born player in more than a century to win the PGA Championship.
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