Name: Aaron Rai on his family's sacrifices, pathways for golf in India
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Description: Prior to the start of the 2024 Hero World Challenge, Aaron Rai discusses the role his parents played in helping him reach the highest level of golf, the importance of family support and continued improvement of pathways for Indian athletes.

Following Aaron Rai's win at the 2026 PGA Championship, PGATOUR.COM's Paul Hodowanic breaks down the five biggest storylines that stand out to him after a wild week at Aronimink Golf Club.

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Whatever works. Aaron Rai has inspired employees at PGA TOUR Studios after his victory at the 2026 PGA Championship. 

PGA TOUR employee inspired by Aaron Rai’s two gloves

After winning the 2026 PGA Championship, Aaron Rai explains how he and his father created customized course lengths for Rai to play as a child learning the game, gradually getting longer as he got older, and how that prepared him for more competitive rounds in junior golf and beyond.

Aaron Rai on playing custom course lengths growing up

Relive some of Aaron Rai's best shots through his career to date, including an unforgettable ace at the iconic Island Green 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass.

Aaron Rai's top shots of his career

After winning the 2026 PGA Championship, Aaron Rai credits his parents, siblings and golf’s humbling nature for shaping his personality both on and off the course.

Aaron Rai on upbringing, values behind humble personality

Following the 2026 PGA Championship, PGATOUR.COM’s Paul Hodowanic gives his top five things to remember from Aronimink Golf Club, including Aaron Rai’s impressive path to victory, Rory McIlroy’s inability to put pressure on the eventual champion and Scottie Scheffler’s struggles with the putter.

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Aaron Rai, the 2026 PGA Championship winner, explains how weather influenced his original decision to wear two gloves and why he has stuck with it.

Aaron Rai on why he wears two gloves

Check out the five best bets that cashed this week at the 2026 PGA Championship, including strong finishes from Matt Fitzpatrick and Justin Thomas, plus a major victory for Aaron Rai.

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England’s Aaron Rai carded a final-round 65 to win the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club by three shots. The 5-under effort marked the lowest score in a major championship in his career. The 31-year-old Rai, who has one other TOUR title to his name, becomes the first English winner of the PGA Championship since Jim Barnes in 1919 and the first non-American winner since Jason Day in 2015.

Englishman Aaron Rai wins 108th PGA Championship

In the final round of the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle, Aaron Rai's drive on the 450-yard, par-4 18th hole traveled 280 yards into the left fairway, his 173-yard approach landed on the right green 14 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 14-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai's 173-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 18 at ONEflight Myrtle

In the final round of the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle, Aaron Rai's tee shot on the 192-yard, par-3 12th hole landed on the right green, 5 feet 11 inches from the cup, and he made the 5-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai hits tee shot to 6 feet, sets up birdie on No. 12 at ONEflight Myrtle

In the final round of the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle, Aaron Rai's drive on the 434-yard, par-4 11th traveled 331 yards into the left fairway, leaving 130 yards to the hole. His 133-yard approach landed on the right green 11 feet 10 inches from the cup, and he made the 11-foot-10-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai sinks 12-foot birdie putt on No. 11 at ONEflight Myrtle

In the third round of the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle, Aaron Rai's drive on the 607-yard, par-5 13th hole traveled 303 yards into the left fairway. His 280-yard shot from the fairway left him 37 yards to the hole, and his 39-yard approach landed on the right green 6 feet from the cup. Rai made the 6-foot putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai sinks 6-foot putt for birdie on No. 13 at ONEflight Myrtle

In the third round of the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, Aaron Rai makes birdie on the par-3 12th hole.

Aaron Rai sinks a 50-foot birdie putt on No. 12 at ONEflight Myrtle

In the third round of the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle, Aaron Rai's drive on the 444-yard, par-4 11th hole traveled 330 yards into the right fairway, leaving 120 yards to the hole. He then made an 18-foot-11-inch shot for birdie.

Aaron Rai holes 19-foot greenside shot for birdie on No. 11 at ONEflight Myrtle

In the third round of the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle, Aaron Rai's drive on the 320-yard, par-4 10th hole traveled 295 yards into the left bunker, leaving 78 feet 3 inches to the hole. His 88-foot-4-inch shot from the greenside bunker landed on the right green 10 feet 5 inches from the cup, and he made the 10-foot-5-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai sinks 10-foot putt for birdie on No. 10 at ONEflight Myrtle

In the third round of the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle, Aaron Rai's drive on the 444-yard, par-4 sixth hole traveled 283 yards into the right fairway, his 168-yard approach landed on the right green 13 feet from the hole, and he made the 13-foot putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai sinks 13-foot birdie putt on No. 6 at ONEflight Myrtle

In the first round of the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle, Aaron Rai's drive on the 176-yard, par-3 17th hole landed on the right green, 20 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he made the 20-foot 2-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai sinks 20-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at ONEflight Myrtle

In the opening round of the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle, Aaron Rai's second shot on the par-5 hole went 279 yards from the fairway into the left rough, leaving 36 yards to the pin. His 38-yard approach from the rough landed on the left green 10 feet from the hole, and he made the 10-foot putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai sinks 10-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at ONEflight Myrtle

In the opening round of the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle, Aaron Rai's drive on the 425-yard, par-4 11th hole traveled 300 yards into the right fairway, his 129-yard approach landed on the left green 12 feet 3 inches from the hole, and he made the 12-foot-3-inch putt for birdie.

In the opening round of the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle, Aaron Rai's drive on the 471-yard, par-4 eighth hole traveled 299 yards into the left fairway, his 161-yard approach landed on the right green 28 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 28-foot 8-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai sinks 29-foot birdie putt on No. 8 at ONEflight Myrtle

Check out the best shots of the week from the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, featuring Kristoffer Reitan, Zach Bauchou and winners Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick, among others.

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In the final round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Rai/Theegala makes eagle on the par-5 18th hole.

Rai/Theegala makes eagle on No. 18 at Zurich Classic

In the third round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Rai/Theegala makes birdie on the par-5 7th hole.

Rai/Theegala makes birdie on No. 7 at Zurich Classic

In the third round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Rai/Theegala makes birdie on the par-4 4th hole.

Rai/Theegala makes birdie on No. 4 at Zurich Classic

In the third round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Rai/Theegala makes birdie on the par-5 2nd hole.

Rai/Theegala makes birdie on No. 2 at Zurich Classic

In the third round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Rai/Theegala makes birdie on the par-4 1st hole.

Rai/Theegala makes birdie on No. 1 at Zurich Classic

In the second round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Rai/Theegala makes birdie on the par-4 8th hole.

Rai/Theegala makes birdie on No. 8 at Zurich Classic

In the second round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Rai/Theegala makes birdie on the par-5 7th hole.

In the second round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Rai/Theegala makes birdie on the par-5 2nd hole.

In the second round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Rai/Theegala makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Rai/Theegala makes birdie on No. 18 at Zurich Classic

Prior to the start of the 2024 Hero World Challenge, Aaron Rai discusses the role his parents played in helping him reach the highest level of golf, the importance of family support and continued improvement of pathways for Indian athletes.

Aaron Rai on his family's sacrifices, pathways for golf in India

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Patrick Rodgers is one of the most accomplished college players of all time. The former Stanford star won 11 times, tying Tiger Woods’ collegiate record. Despite his early success, the 33-year-old has yet to win in more than 300 PGA TOUR starts. In December 2025, Rodgers wrote a letter about his journey and how he’s found peace through adversity with his family. The letter explains the veteran’s story in his own words. Eleven years later, Rodgers’ pursuit for a win continues, but he’s won much more in life than just a trophy.

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'The Drop' host Matt Every attempts to qualify for U.S. Open

Alex Smalley talks with host Chantel McCabe ahead of the 2026 Charles Schwab Open about his current streak of three top-seven finishes in his last four starts, including a T2 finish at the PGA Championship.

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Mic'd up with Wyndham Clark after winning THE CJ CUP

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Following his three-shot win at the 2026 THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, Wyndham Clark talks about claiming his fourth PGA TOUR victory.

Wyndham Clark’s news conference after winning THE CJ CUP

In the final round of the 2026 THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, Wyndham Clark hits his approach to 2 feet on the par-4 18th hole, setting up a birdie to claim his fourth PGA TOUR win.

Wyndham Clark’s closing approach to secure win is Shot of the Day

In the final round of the 2026 THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, Wyndham Clark shoots 11-under 60 to finish at 30-under par and claim his fourth win on the PGA TOUR.

Wyndham Clark’s Round 4 winning highlights from THE CJ CUP

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Check out the best shots of the day from Round 4 of the 2026 THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, featuring Wyndham Clark, Si Woo Kim, Scottie Scheffler, and Jackson Suber.

Highlights | Round 4 | THE CJ CUP | 2026

Following his final-round 11-under-60 at the 2026 THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, Wyndham Clark talks about his confidence level after claiming his fourth PGA TOUR victory. 

Wyndham Clark’s interview after winning THE CJ CUP

In the final round of the 2026 THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, Wyndham Clark shoots a final-round 11-under 60 to claim his fourth win on the PGA TOUR.


Wyndham Clark throws a dart to set up winning birdie at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of 2026 THE CJ CUP, Scottie Scheffler's drive on the 121-yard, par-3 17th landed on the left side of the green 9 feet 1 inch from the hole, and he made the 9-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Scottie Scheffler hits tee shot to 9 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Wyndham Clark's drive on the 121-yard, par-3 17th landed on the left green 12 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he made the 12-foot-2-inch putt for birdie.

Wyndham Clark hits tee shot to 12 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of the 2026 THE CJ CUP, Keith Mitchell's drive on the 486-yard, par-4 18th hole traveled 341 yards into the left fairway, his 146-yard approach landed on the right green 4 feet 10 inches from the hole, and he made the 4-foot 10-inch putt for birdie.

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Wyndham Clark throws a dart to set up winning birdie at THE CJ CUP

Scottie Scheffler hits tee shot to 9 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at THE CJ CUP

Wyndham Clark hits tee shot to 12 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at THE CJ CUP

Keith Mitchell's 146-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 18 at THE CJ CUP

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Aaron Rai's 173-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 18 at ONEflight Myrtle

Aaron Rai hits tee shot to 6 feet, sets up birdie on No. 12 at ONEflight Myrtle

Aaron Rai sinks 12-foot birdie putt on No. 11 at ONEflight Myrtle

Aaron Rai sinks 6-foot putt for birdie on No. 13 at ONEflight Myrtle

Aaron Rai sinks a 50-foot birdie putt on No. 12 at ONEflight Myrtle

Aaron Rai holes 19-foot greenside shot for birdie on No. 11 at ONEflight Myrtle

Aaron Rai sinks 10-foot putt for birdie on No. 10 at ONEflight Myrtle

Aaron Rai sinks 13-foot birdie putt on No. 6 at ONEflight Myrtle

Aaron Rai sinks 20-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at ONEflight Myrtle

Aaron Rai sinks 10-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at ONEflight Myrtle

Aaron Rai sinks 12-foot birdie putt on No. 11 at ONEflight Myrtle

Aaron Rai sinks 29-foot birdie putt on No. 8 at ONEflight Myrtle

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Rai/Theegala makes eagle on No. 18 at Zurich Classic

Rai/Theegala makes birdie on No. 7 at Zurich Classic

Rai/Theegala makes birdie on No. 4 at Zurich Classic

Rai/Theegala makes birdie on No. 2 at Zurich Classic

Rai/Theegala makes birdie on No. 1 at Zurich Classic

Rai/Theegala makes birdie on No. 8 at Zurich Classic

Rai/Theegala makes birdie on No. 7 at Zurich Classic

Rai/Theegala makes birdie on No. 2 at Zurich Classic

Rai/Theegala makes birdie on No. 18 at Zurich Classic