Newtown Square, United States, May 18, 2026 (AFP) - Humble PGA champ Rai celebrates English, Indian, Kenyan heritage

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2026-05-18

Aaron Rai grew up hardworking and humble in central England, family examples developing the patterns that led to his victory on Sunday at the PGA Championship. The 31-year-old became the first English golfer since Jim Barnes in 1919 to capture the PGA crown, making four birdies and an eagle in the last 10 holes to produce a four-stroke victory at Aronimink. "It definitely feels like a journey," Rai said. "So much goes into it, from being a junior......

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