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NEWTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 17: Aaron Rai of England celebrates with The Wanamaker Trophy after victory during the final round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 17, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
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VIDEO: There wasn’t a bad thing said about golfer Aaron Rai Sunday. The British golfer captured the PGA Championship in Pennsylvania Sunday after a stellar back-nine in the final round of the major tournament. The big win is just Rai’s second only victory on the PGA tour, he also became the first Englishman in more than a 100 years to win the title. On the global stage he notched his fifth career win worldwide and he now moved up to a career-best ranking, number 15 in the world. Rai’s polished image and humble roots has drawn a lot of attention and acclaim after his victory.
Traits that also played a factor when his tournament took a huge turn on the 9th hole yesterday.

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