PGA Championship at a glance
Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship with a final score of 9-under 271, finishing three shots ahead of his competitors. He made six birdies in his last ten holes, including a notable 40-foot eagle putt. Rai's victory grants him a five-year exemption for major tournaments and a prize of $3,690,000.
- ▪Aaron Rai made six birdies in his last 10 holes for a 5-under 65 to win by three shots.
- ▪Rai's victory earns him $3,690,000 and a lifetime exemption to play in the PGA Championship.
- ▪Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley tied for second place in the tournament.
- ▪Rai is the first English player to win the PGA Championship since Jim Barnes in 1919.
- ▪Rai's performance included a key moment of seven straight one-putt greens.
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