PGA Championship 2026: Golf needed a new hero. It has one in Aaron Rai, your new major champ
Aaron Rai emerged as the champion of the 2026 PGA Championship, marking a significant moment in golf. He became the first Englishman in over a century to win the Wanamaker Trophy. Rai's impressive performance included a final-round score of 65, securing a victory over Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley.
- ▪Aaron Rai rolled in a 68-footer at the 17th hole, igniting a loud cheer from the crowd.
- ▪He achieved four birdies and an eagle over a 10-hole stretch during the tournament.
- ▪Rai's victory was notable as he became the first Englishman in more than a century to lift the Wanamaker Trophy.
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