Rai does it his way to win PGA, pointless Aronimink criticism, player grades and an important message
Aaron Rai won the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, showcasing patience and precision in his game. Despite criticism of the course setup, Rai's performance stood out among a competitive field. His victory highlights the effectiveness of strategy over sheer power in golf.
- ▪Aaron Rai closed the final round with a score of 65, finishing six-under par over his last 10 holes.
- ▪The 2026 PGA Championship was expected to favor long hitters, yet Rai's approach proved successful.
- ▪Rai entered the tournament ranked 160th in average driving distance but adapted his game to excel.
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OutKick Rai does it his way to win PGA, pointless Aronimink criticism, player grades and an important message Rai closed with a final-round 65, playing his last 10 holes in six-under par By Mark Harris OutKick Published May 18, 2026 10:42am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video You Can't Be Mad At Phil Mickelson And Then Say the PGA Tour Was Screwing The Players | Don't @ Me w/Dan Dakich Following the collapse of LIV Golf Dan reacts to Stephen A Smith saying the PGA created a lot of their own issues. Dan says we can't be mad at Phil Mickelson for identifying those issues on his own and deciding to jump to LIV. The 2026 PGA Championship was a game of patience and precision.
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