Aaron Rai wins 2026 PGA Championship to end England’s 109-year Wanamaker Trophy drought

Aaron Rai captured the 2026 PGA Championship, winning his first major title and becoming the first English golfer in 109 years to lift the Wanamaker Trophy, according to Bloomberg’s roundup and match highlights from the PGA Championship. Rai finished the tournament at 9-under-par 271 at Aronimink Golf Club outside Philadelphia, closing with a 5-under 65 in the final round to secure the victory.

The win marked the biggest achievement of the 31-year-old’s career and added another chapter to an unusual rise in professional golf. Rai, who has been known for his meticulous style and signature iron covers, had already built a strong record with wins on both the European Tour and the PGA Tour, including the 2024 Wyndham Championship and a playoff victory in Abu Dhabi in late 2025, as noted in his player profile and tournament records.