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.

In the second round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Aaron Rai's drive on the 582-yard, par-5 18th hole traveled 358 yards into the left fairway, leaving 218 yards to the pin. His 232-yard approach from the fairway found the right bunker, and his 62-foot-6-inch shot from the greenside bunker landed on the left green 19 inches from the hole. Rai made the 19-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai gets up-and-down from 63 yards for birdie on No. 18 at RBC Canadian

In the second round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Aaron Rai's 332-yard drive on the 511-yard, par-4 16th found the right fairway, leaving 178 yards to the hole. His 171-yard approach from the fairway landed on the left green 20 feet 6 inches from the cup, and he made the 20-foot-6-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai sinks 21-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at RBC Canadian

In the second round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Aaron Rai's drive on the 350-yard, par-4 sixth hole traveled 264 yards into the left fairway, his 84-yard approach landed on the right green 4 feet 3 inches from the hole, and he made the 4-foot 3-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai's 84-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 6 at RBC Canadian

In the second round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Aaron Rai's drive on the 524-yard, par-5 first hole traveled 278 yards into the right fairway, his 245-yard shot from the fairway landed in the left rough 31 feet 6 inches from the hole, his 33-foot shot from the rough landed on the left green 4 feet 2 inches from the cup, and he made the 4-foot 2-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai sinks 4-foot putt for birdie on No. 1 at RBC Canadian

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Aaron Rai's drive on the 420-yard, par-4 eighth hole traveled 262 yards into the right fairway, his 156-yard approach landed on the left green 15 feet 6 inches from the hole, and he made the 15-foot-6-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai's 156-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 8 at RBC Canadian

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Aaron Rai's drive on the 437-yard, par-4 third hole traveled 313 yards into the right fairway, his 131-yard approach landed on the left green 3 feet 10 inches from the hole, and he made the 3 feet 10 inches putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai gets up-and-down from 131 yards for birdie on No. 3 at RBC Canadian

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, Aaron Rai makes birdie on the par-5 1st hole.

Aaron Rai makes birdie on No. 1 at RBC Canadian

In the opening round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Aaron Rai's drive on the 417-yard, par-4 15th hole traveled 301 yards into the left fairway, leaving 117 yards to the pin. His 114-yard approach landed on the right green 8 feet 10 inches from the hole, and he made the 8-foot 10-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai's 114-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 15 at RBC Canadian

Check out the best Shots of the Week from the 2026 the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, featuring unbelievable putts from Ryan Gerard and Jordan Spieth, chip-ins from Aaron Rai and Eric Cole, plus an unreal flop shot from Denny McCarthy.

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In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Aaron Rai's 252-yard drive on the 374-yard, par-4 14th found the right fairway, leaving 122 yards to the hole. His 121-yard approach landed on the right green 2 feet 8 inches from the cup, and he made the 2-foot 8-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai gets up-and-down from 121 yards for birdie on No. 14 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Aaron Rai's drive on the 527-yard, par-5 fifth hole traveled 274 yards into the right fairway, leaving 253 yards to the hole. His 239-yard shot from the fairway found the right fairway, finishing 92 feet 6 inches from the cup. Rai then holed his 34-yard shot for eagle.

Aaron Rai holes 34-yard shot for eagle on No. 5 at the Memorial

In the final round of the 2026 Memorial, Aaron Rai's drive on the 456-yard, par-4 second hole traveled 290 yards into the left fairway, his 165-yard approach landed on the right green 2 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 2-foot 8-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai gets up-and-down from 165 yards for birdie on No. 2 at the Memorial

In the third round of the 2026 Memorial, Aaron Rai's 304-yard drive on the 488-yard, par-4 first hole found the left fairway, leaving 185 yards to the hole. His 191-yard approach landed on the left green 21 feet 4 inches from the cup, and he made the 21-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai sinks 21-foot birdie putt on No. 1 at the Memorial

In the second round of the 2026 Memorial, Aaron Rai's drive on the 443-yard, par-4 13th hole traveled 284 yards into the left fairway, his 157-yard approach landed on the right green 6 feet 5 inches from the hole, and he made the 6-foot-5-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai's 157-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 13 at the Memorial

In the second round of the 2026 Memorial, Aaron Rai's drive on the 597-yard, par-5 11th traveled 296 yards into the right intermediate rough, leaving 308 yards to the hole. His 115-yard approach from the fairway landed on the right green 13 feet 11 inches from the cup, and he made the 13-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai's 115-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 11 at the Memorial

In the second round of the 2026 Memorial, Aaron Rai's drive on the 570-yard, par-5 seventh traveled 287 yards into the right fairway, his 272-yard shot from the fairway left him 14 feet 11 inches from the hole, his 14-foot 9-inch shot from the fairway finished 6 inches away, and he made the 6-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai taps in for birdie on No. 7 at the Memorial

In the opening round of the 2026 Memorial, Aaron Rai's drive on the 582-yard, par-5 11th went 309 yards into the left fairway, his 273-yard approach landed on the right green 33 feet from the hole, he missed a 35-foot-4-inch putt finishing 2 feet 2 inches short, and he made the 2-foot-2-inch putt for birdie.

Aaron Rai reaches par-5 No. 11 in two, makes birdie at the Memorial

In the opening round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2026, Aaron Rai makes birdie on the par-5 7th hole.

Aaron Rai makes birdie on No. 7 at the Memorial

Ahead of the 2026 the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, Aaron Rai discusses what it will take to be successful this week in his first start since winning the PGA Championship, including solid decision-making and game planning for the "major championship setup."

Aaron Rai on priorities for success at Muirfield Village

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. 

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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.

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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

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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

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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Aaron Rai gets up-and-down from 63 yards for birdie on No. 18 at RBC Canadian

Aaron Rai sinks 21-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at RBC Canadian

Aaron Rai's 84-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 6 at RBC Canadian

Aaron Rai sinks 4-foot putt for birdie on No. 1 at RBC Canadian

Aaron Rai's 156-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 8 at RBC Canadian

Aaron Rai gets up-and-down from 131 yards for birdie on No. 3 at RBC Canadian

Aaron Rai makes birdie on No. 1 at RBC Canadian

Aaron Rai's 114-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 15 at RBC Canadian

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Aaron Rai gets up-and-down from 121 yards for birdie on No. 14 at the Memorial

Aaron Rai holes 34-yard shot for eagle on No. 5 at the Memorial

Aaron Rai gets up-and-down from 165 yards for birdie on No. 2 at the Memorial

Aaron Rai sinks 21-foot birdie putt on No. 1 at the Memorial

Aaron Rai's 157-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 13 at the Memorial

Aaron Rai's 115-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 11 at the Memorial

Aaron Rai taps in for birdie on No. 7 at the Memorial

Aaron Rai reaches par-5 No. 11 in two, makes birdie at the Memorial

Aaron Rai makes birdie on No. 7 at the Memorial

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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