Aaron Rai

Aaron Rai

Canada CanadaathleteMaleb. 19908.8Global Dominance: 0.01%

Aaron Rai is an English golfer based at Sawgrass, recognized for his strong local knowledge and skill on the course, which helped him achieve a four-under 68 at the Players Championship.

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Aaron Rai’s road to major championship glory is linked to Tiger Woods’ influence.

Aaron Rai and Tiger Woods’ unlikely full-circle story: From old VHS tapes to the PGA Championship winner meeting his childhood golfing hero | International Sports News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-09-23
9.0
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Aaron Rai finished in a tie for second at the BMW PGA Championship.

J.J. Spaun wins Europe’s flagship event after being left off U.S. Presidents Cup team
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-09-21
5.0

Aaron Rai finished in a four-way tie for second place along with Elvira, McIlroy, and Scott.

Manuel Elvira’s fairytale crumbles at the last to hand JJ Spaun PGA Championship title – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-21
5.0

US PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai enjoyed a birdie-birdie finish as he signed for a 69.

BMW PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy in contention at Wentworth
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-18
8.0

Aaron Rai, a major champion, admitted to feeling nervous about playing in Rory McIlroy's company at Wentworth.

Pro-am form offers Rory McIlroy little comfort after frustrating opening round at Wentworth – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-18
6.0

Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship this year and is competing in the same group as Ryan Fox.

Ryan Fox says All Blacks didn’t know he would bear flag in Baltimore; returns alongside Rory McIlroy for BMW PGA Championship
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-17
7.0

Aaron Rai is drawn alongside Rory McIlroy in the BMW PGA Championship.

Cameron Smith and LIV players warned of no immediate return to PGA Tour
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-15
5.0

PGA champion Aaron Rai will get five-year exemptions on the Championship Series through 2031.

PGA Tour will have an elite tier and outlines the path to get there and stay there
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-09-15
7.0

Aaron Rai, the US PGA champion, was among those who failed to make the cut at The Open Championship.

Bryson DeChambeau penalised two shots for improving his lie as Herbert leads The Open – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-18
4.0

Next came PGA champion Aaron Rai, whose commitment to wearing black gloves in the stifling heat gave him the look of a UPS driver.

Solid Open start for Shane Lowry, who arrived at the first tee wearing Argentina colours – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-17
5.0

Aaron Rai is noted as the ultimate outlier among the players who have won at least one Major championship over the last decade.

The Open is a welcome oasis from the dull, data-obsessed world of pro sport. Here’s why – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-15
6.0

Aaron Rai was recently crowned US PGA champion and finished alongside other Englishmen.

US Open 2026: Wyndham Clark blocks out New York jeers to win at Shinnecock Hills
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-22
6.0

Aaron Rai is grouped with Shane Lowry and Billy Horschel for the opening two rounds.

Shane Lowry happy with five-week run of tournaments thanks to home comforts – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-25
6.0

Aaron Rai took the outright lead going into the final round of the tournament.

Abu Dhabi Championship: Daniel Hillier in the hunt as Aaron Rai takes outright lead
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
8.0

Aaron Rai is tied for the lead in the Abu Dhabi Championship after posting the joint best round of the day.

Abu Dhabi Championship: Daniel Hillier, Kazuma Kobori in contention; Tommy Fleetwood, Aaron Rai lead
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-08
8.0

Aaron Rai and Patrick Reed shared third at 16 under.

Europe’s secret Ryder Cup weapon? VR headsets shouting abuse at players – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-15
6.0

Aaron Rai is having serious issues as he makes a bogey on the eighth.

updates as Vegas leads and Irish have to make up ground – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-16
5.0

Aaron Rai briefly reached 4 under before facing three straight bogeys on the back nine.

Scottie Scheffler off to a quick start in first round at the Masters
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-04-10
6.0

England’s Aaron Rai was among a group of players two off the leaders after he carded a four-under 68.

Rory McIlroy’s magic touch on the 18th leaves him one shot off lead at Players – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-13
7.0