Aaron Rai Makes the Putt of His Life to Wrap Up His Win at the PGA Championship

Aaron Rai won the 2026 PGA Championship in style. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Aaron Rai is the winner of the 2026 PGA Championship and he closed it out in style by making the putt of his life on the par-3 17th hole.

Rai’s conservative tee shot left him 68 feet to the hole and it looked like it might be a difficult two putt. Then he stepped up and drilled it for birdie, which gave him a commanding three-shot lead and had the crowd at Aronimink in hysterics.

Check this out:

AARON RAI FROM 68 FEET!! 🤯

He leads by 4 heading to his 72nd hole @PGAChampionship!pic.twitter.com/cX2htuthq5

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 17, 2026

Here’s another look at it:

A moment etched into PGA Championship history. pic.twitter.com/2IbdSwDlqY

— Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) May 17, 2026

Rai had an incredible final round which saw him make six birdies and an eagle. This is his first major championship title. What a way to win it.

Jon Rahm battled all day and finished in a tie for second with Alex Smalley at 6-under. Rory McIlroy (-4) and Scottie Scheffler (-2) were unable to get anything going on Sunday.

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