PGA Championship 2026: The incredibly charming story of the first time Aaron Rai met his childhood hero Tiger Woods
Aaron Rai, a newly minted PGA Championship winner, shares the charming story of meeting his childhood idol, Tiger Woods, for the first time. Growing up in Wolverhampton, England, Rai was inspired by Woods' victories and watched his matches frequently with his father. Their first encounter occurred at the 2023 Genesis Invitational, where Rai approached Woods during a pro-am event after years of admiration.
- ▪Aaron Rai grew up watching Tiger Woods' victories on VHS tapes with his father.
- ▪Rai finally met Woods at the 2023 Genesis Invitational after years of being a fan.
- ▪The meeting took place during a pro-am event where Rai approached Woods and had a conversation.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pga-championship-2026-incredibly-charming-225800238.html |
| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 22:58:00 +0000 |
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