Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship with help from wild putt for first major title in stunner
Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship, marking his first major title and second PGA Tour victory. The 31-year-old English golfer achieved this with a remarkable five-under round, finishing at nine-under overall. A standout moment was his impressive 68-foot putt on the 17th hole, which helped secure his victory.
- ▪Aaron Rai claimed his first major title at the PGA Championship.
- ▪He finished the tournament with a score of nine-under par.
- ▪Rai made a crucial 68-foot putt on the 17th hole during the final round.
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- ▪ Aaron Rai of England wins the PGA Championship for his first major title — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship for his first major title — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Aaron Rai of England wins the PGA Championship for his first major title — Yahoo Sports
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Golf Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship with help from wild putt for first major title in stunner By Andrew Crane Published May 17, 2026, 6:55 p.m. ET This time, there wasn’t a known star celebrating a major championship. This time, it was Aaron Rai claiming the first major — and second PGA Tour victory — of his career, with the 31-year-old English journeyman surging up the leaderboard Sunday with a five-under round to win the second major of the calendar year at nine-under. 3 Aaron Rai (r.) reacts on the 18th green May 17. AP Photo 3 Aaron Rai is pictured during the final round of the PGA Championship on May 17. Getty Images 3 Aaron Rai takes a shot during the final round of the PGA Championship on May 17.
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