Overview
- Rai closed with a five-under 65 to finish nine-under and win the PGA Championship by three shots at Aronimink on Sunday.
- He credited his wife, Gaurika Bishnoi Rai, for calming him with the reassurance “You’re ready,” which he says helped him manage the pressure in the final round.
- Rai does not have an agent and says he will continue to manage his own affairs while staying modest about spending the prize money.
- The PGA of America has held the original Wanamaker Trophy for minor repairs and plans to deliver it to Rai in the coming days.
- The victory moves Rai up the rankings, brings multi-year PGA Tour exemptions and has prompted him to arrange a meeting with Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald.