Name: Rai/Theegala makes eagle on No. 18 at Zurich Classic
Uploaded: 2026-04-26T18:33:39.000Z
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Description: In the final round of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Rai/Theegala makes eagle on the par-5 18th hole.

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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