Aaron Rai becomes first English golfer to win US PGA Championship since 1919
Aaron Rai made history by becoming the first English golfer to win the US PGA Championship since 1919. He achieved this remarkable feat with a final round of five-under-par 65, overcoming a challenging field of competitors. Rai's victory marks a significant milestone in golf, ending a 107-year drought for English winners at this prestigious tournament.
- ▪Aaron Rai won the US PGA Championship, becoming the first Englishman to do so since 1919.
- ▪He shot a final round of five-under-par 65, including a remarkable 68-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole.
- ▪Rai's victory ended a 107-year wait for an English winner of the PGA Championship, with the last being Jim Barnes.
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 23:14:08 GMT |
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Aaron Rai soaks up the acclaim on the 18th green. Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/APView image in fullscreenAaron Rai soaks up the acclaim on the 18th green. Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/APUS PGAAaron Rai becomes first English golfer to win US PGA Championship since 1919Rai shoots 65 including 68-foot birdie putt on 17thLast Englishman to triumph was Jim Barnes 107 years agoAndy Bull at AroniminkSun 17 May 2026 19.14 EDTLast modified on Sun 17 May 2026 19.15 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThere’s never been a PGA Championship quite like the one that’s played out at Aronimink this week.
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