Aaron Rai will meet with Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald in the coming days after becoming the first Englishman to win the PGA Championship in 107 years. His $3.69 million victory at Aronimink significantly boosts his prospects for European Team selection at the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland. The 31-year-old surged past a star-studded field to claim the title by three shots.

Rai withdrew from the CJ Cup Byron Nelson to process his major win, emphasizing he won't get carried away with Ryder Cup speculation. Having narrowly missed selection for the 2025 team at Bethpage Black, he maintained realistic expectations, noting qualification hasn't even begun for the 2027 tournament. His wife Gaurika's reassuring words before the final round proved pivotal to his mindset.

The Wolverhampton-born golfer remains grounded despite the life-changing victory, with no plans to treat himself despite the massive payday. He credits his parents' sacrifices for instilling his relentless work ethic, praised by Xander Schauffele. While acknowledging his game is in a good place, Rai stressed there's always room for improvement as he continues his pursuit of excellence.