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Aaron Rai Wins PGA Championship at Aronimink With Closing 65

The victory ends a 107-year wait for an English winner at this major.

Overview

  • Rai, who closed with a 65 on Sunday, finished at 9-under to lift the Wanamaker Trophy at Aronimink near Philadelphia.
  • A long birdie putt of about 20 meters on the 17th hole effectively sealed the win.
  • Jon Rahm finished three shots back in second, his best PGA Championship result, after a third-round 67 moved him into contention.
  • Only about 20 of 156 players finished under par as wind and tough flag placements drew repeated criticism on the par-70 Aronimink course.
  • The triumph brings Rai about $3.7 million and his first major title after earlier wins on the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour.