Aaron Rai, 31, wins PGA Championship with a four-stroke victory, first English golfer to do so since 1919, crediting humble upbringing in central England.
England's Aaron Rai, 31, won the PGA Championship at Aronimink with a final round 65, breaking a 107-year drought for Englishmen in the event. The tournament featured a crowded leaderboard with 21 players within four shots of the lead.
Aaron Rai secured his first major title at the US PGA Championship, becoming the first Englishman to win the Wanamaker Trophy since 1919 and the first non-American to triumph in a decade. Rai's exceptional performance included a 69-foot putt on the 17th, leading him to a nine-under finish.
Aaron Rai secured his maiden major title at the US PGA Championship, becoming the first Englishman to win the Wanamaker Trophy since 1919 and the first non-American champion in a decade. He finished nine under par, three shots clear of Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley.
Aaron Rai secured his first major title at the US PGA Championship, becoming the first Englishman to win the Wanamaker Trophy since 1919. Rai's composed performance, including a remarkable 69-foot putt on the 17th, led him to a three-shot victory.
Aaron Rai secured his first major title at the US PGA Championship, becoming the first Englishman to win the Wanamaker Trophy since 1919. He finished nine-under, three shots clear of the field, after a remarkable 70-foot putt on the 17th.
Aaron Rai secured his first major title at the US PGA Championship, becoming the first Englishman to win the Wanamaker Trophy since 1919 and the first non-American in a decade. He won by three shots at Aronimink.
Alex Smalley leads a major golf championship by two shots, but faces a highly congested leaderboard with 21 players within four shots. Many top players, including Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, and Xander Schauffele, are in contention for Sunday's final round.
Jon Rahm es colíder del PGA Championship en Filadelfia y busca su tercer grande. El golfista vasco, que fichó por LIV en diciembre de 2023, aspira a reivindicarse como figura mundial y completar el Grand Slam del golf español.
David Puig (-2) y Jon Rahm (-1) luchan por la victoria en un grande muy reñido que lideran los estadounidenses Smalley y McNealy (-4) tras una jornada de condiciones difíciles
Maverick McNealy leads the US PGA Championship after two rounds, with Rory McIlroy staging a comeback. The challenging Aronimink course is rewarding strategic play, leaving many top golfers struggling.
Maverick McNealy leads the US PGA Championship after adapting quickly to the challenging Aronimink course. Rory McIlroy bounced back with a bogey-free round after a disappointing opening day.
Maverick McNealy leads the PGA Championship at Aronimink, a course challenging golfers with its difficulty. Rory McIlroy recovered from a poor first round with a bogey-free 67. Many top players are struggling, with 15 within two strokes of the lead.
Golfers at the PGA Championship are finding the course at Aronimink exceptionally challenging, with difficult pin placements, stiff winds, and sharp temperatures leading to high scores and frustration among competitors.
The US PGA Championship 2024 continues with seven players tied for the lead at -3, including Scottie Scheffler, Aldrich Potgieter, and Martin Kaymer, amidst challenging course conditions.
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler leads a seven-way tie for first place at the US PGA Championship after a challenging first round at Aronimink, where only 32 players finished under par.
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler shares the first-round lead at the US PGA Championship after a challenging day at Aronimink, where only 32 players finished under par.
Stephan Jaeger leads the PGA Championship after the first round with a -4 score, while Aldrich Potgieter shares the lead with a 67 on his debut. Other contenders include Xander Schauffele, Cameron Smith, and Jordan Spieth.
Rory McIlroy's practice for the PGA Championship was cut short Tuesday due to a persistent right foot blister, raising concerns about his readiness for the major tournament.
Phil Mickelson, a six-time major champion, is listed in the field for next week's PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
