England’s Aaron Rai captured his first major title at Aronimink Golf Club, beating Spain’s Jon Rahm by three strokes. The world No 44 entered the final day two shots back, then stalled three behind with ten holes left. A decisive 40‑foot eagle on the par‑five ninth ignited a surge that vaulted him to the top of a packed leaderboard.

Rai's comeback hinged on a burst of birdies from 11 to 13, then back‑to‑back gains at 16 and a 70‑foot putt on 17. Closing with a two‑putt par, he finished the round with a 65, totaling nine under for the week. His win snapped a decade of American dominance and marked the first English champion since Jim Barnes in 1919.

Rai’s triumph reverberates across the tour, ending ten straight American victories and restoring English presence at PGA’s highest stage. The victory positions him among a select group of British majors winners and boosts his world ranking, while Rahm now faces a recalibrated strategy ahead of the US Open. The win also signals a potential shift in competitive balance for the 2026 season today.