Aaron Rai clinched his maiden major title at Aronimink Golf Club, becoming just the second Englishman to win the PGA Championship and the first in over a century since Jim Barnes in 1916 and 1919. The 31-year-old finished three strokes ahead of Jon Rahm to cap a remarkable week in Pennsylvania.

Rai grew up watching Tiger Woods footage multiple times a week, calling the 15-time major champion "super-human" and someone he "idolised." His final-round 65 featured a 40ft eagle at the ninth and a 70ft birdie putt at the 17th. Xander Schauffele praised his work ethic while Rahm said he had only heard "good or great things" about the winner.

The Englishman credited his wife Gaurika Bishnoi, also a professional golfer, saying he "wouldn't be here without her" and calling her advice "invaluable." His victory ended a decade of American dominance, becoming the first non-American winner since Jason Day in 2015. Analysts described his performance as "basically faultless," with Wayne Riley noting he would be an "awesome addition" to the European Ryder Cup team for 2027.