Aaron Rai emerges from the pack to win PGA Championship with the final round of his life at Aronimink
Ranked 44th in the world entering the week, Aaron Rai surged past elite contenders to win the 2026 PGA Championship by three shots at Aronimink.
TL;DR
- Aaron Rai won the 2026 PGA Championship by three shots at Aronimink.
- Rai entered the final round ranked 44th in the world and separated himself from 21 players within four shots of the lead.
- He made a crucial eagle on the 9th hole and birdied the short par-4 13th, extending his advantage.
- Rai's final round 65 included a 68-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole.
- His victory was the first for a non-American since Jason Day in 2015.
- Rai was not among the longest hitters but had a strong putting performance throughout the week.