Overview
- Aaron Rai, who closed with a five‑under 65 on Sunday, finished at nine under to claim his first major at Aronimink Golf Club near Philadelphia.
- A birdie from more than 20 meters on the 17th hole effectively settled the contest as contenders struggled to hole putts on the slick, contoured greens.
- Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley tied for second at six under, three shots behind Rai, marking Rahm’s best finish at the PGA Championship.
- Players battled a punishing par‑70 setup with cold wind and severe pin positions, which world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler described as the toughest flag placements he has seen on tour.
- The victory ends a 107‑year gap for an English winner of this major and pays Rai about $3.69 million from a $20.5 million purse.