Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship for his first major title
Summary
Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, becoming the first English-born player in over 100 years to claim this major title. He finished three shots ahead of Alex Smalley and Jon Rahm, with a strong final round of 65.Key Facts
- Aaron Rai is the first English-born player to win the PGA Championship since 1919.
- Rai is the first player of Indian heritage to win a major golf championship.
- Rai finished the tournament at 9 under par with a total score of 271.
- He made a key 40-foot eagle putt on the ninth hole and a 70-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole during the final round.
- Rai had one PGA Tour win and three European Tour wins before this major victory.
- Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley finished tied in second place, three shots behind Rai.
- The final round featured 22 players within four shots of the lead, a PGA Championship record.
- Rai is known for his humility, sportsmanship, and unique habits such as wearing two gloves and keeping plastic covers on his golf clubs.
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