Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship. Fellow English player Lottie Woad hangs on in Cincinnati

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Coverage diverges in the emphasis placed on Rai's achievement and the context surrounding it. The Guardian highlighted the historical significance of Rai's win, focusing on the long gap since the last English victor. In contrast, Yahoo…

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Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship. Fellow English player Lottie Woad hangs on in Cincinnati

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Aaron Rai made history by winning the PGA Championship, becoming the first English-born player to do so in over a century. He delivered an impressive performance at Aronimink Golf Club, finishing with a score of 9-under 271. Meanwhile, Lottie Woad secured a victory at the Kroger Queen City Championship in Cincinnati, finishing at 12-under 268.

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▪Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship, marking the first English victory in this tournament since 1919.
▪Rai finished with a score of 9-under 271, three shots ahead of Alex Smalley and Jon Rahm.
▪Lottie Woad won the Kroger Queen City Championship, finishing with a score of 12-under 268.

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▪ Aaron Rai becomes first English golfer to win US PGA Championship since 1919 — The Guardian — US

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