Aaron Rai clinches PGA Championship by staying true to his quirks and character
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Aaron Rai, the first Englishman to win the Wanamaker Trophy in 107 years, closed with a 65 to capture the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink. He did it while staying true to his ritualistic approach—wearing two rain gloves, protecting his irons with covers, and using castle tees—and with the support of wife Gaurika Bishnoi, signaling a grounded, unchanging path even as major victory brings fame and future exemptions.
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