Aaron Rai’s amazing journey to PGA champion was unlike any other

Aaron Rai, a 31-year-old English professional golfer, won the PGA Championship at Aronimink on Sunday, May 18, 2026, claiming victory by three shots over a competitive leaderboard. The win marks the crowning achievement of Rai's career, who previously won the Barclays Kenya Open at age 22 after choosing not to pursue college golf in the United States. Rai's path to major champion was described as a unique journey in professional golf.