Rai's Two-Glove Warmth and Iron-Cover Keepsakes Fuel PGA Triumph
TL;DR
Aaron Rai claimed his first major at the PGA Championship, finishing 9-under and closing with a 68-foot birdie at No. 17. He explained his two-glove habit started for warmth in English winters and became a lasting quirk, while iron covers honor his father’s support and the care he put into protecting his clubs.
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