Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship with help from wild putt for first major title in stunner

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This time, there wasn’t a known star celebrating a major championship.

This time, it was Aaron Rai claiming the first major — and second PGA Tour victory — of his career, with the 31-year-old English journeyman surging up the leaderboard Sunday with a five-under round to win the second major of the calendar year at nine-under.

Aaron Rai (r.) reacts on the 18th green May 17. AP Photo
Aaron Rai is pictured during the final round of the PGA Championship on May 17. Getty Images
Aaron Rai takes a shot during the final round of the PGA Championship on May 17. Getty Images

Rai, who also golfs on the European Tour and earned his first Tour victory at the 2024 Wyndham Championship, used a wild 68-foot putt on the 17th hole at Aronimink Golf Club to propel his final round.

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