England’s Aaron Rai breaks 107-year record to claim stunning PGA Championship victory as Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm falter

Wolverhampton’s Aaron Rai became the first English winner of the PGA Championship since 1919 after a brilliant final day display at Aronimink Golf Club.

Amid a packed leaderboard full of golf’s superstars, Rai emerged victorious to claim glory in the second major of the year.

The 31-year-old shot a final round 65 to finish on 9-under-par, three clear of runner-up Jon Rahm.

The Englishman, who had previously only won one PGA Tour event back in 2024, had never finished better than 19th in a major tournament.

But he dealt best with the windy conditions and incredibly tough course set-up at Aronimink to get his hands on the famous Wanamaker Trophy and scoop the record-breaking $3.69million winner’s prize.

Rai was brilliant with his irons, getting his ball in play all day long and sinking a host of important putts.

While not the longest player, he stuck to his own game plan, plotting his way around the historic Philadelphia track to get the job done in style.

He shot opening rounds of 70 and 69 before moving up the leaderboard on Saturday with a 67.

He then opened his final round with a birdie on the first hole and took control of the tournament with a run of two more birdies and an eagle around the turn.

That fine spell separated himself from the bunched pack and he picked up another shot on the par 5 16th to ease the pressure.