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PGA Championship: Final round updates

Aaron Rai shot a 5-under 65 to become the first Englishman to win the PGA Championship in 107 years

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Aaron Rai's stubborn ascent to PGA Champion includes iron covers, rain gloves and a Honda

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Aaron Rai's shock win at the PGA Championship. Plus: Rory lets one get away

Welcome to The Athletic's daily PGA Championship newsletter.

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Aaron Rai becomes first Englishman to win PGA Championship since 1919

Rai began the day tied for second but shot a 65 on Sunday to pull away from the field and win at Aronimink Golf Club.

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Free-for-all at the PGA, plus Rodgers returns

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PGA Championship Round 3: What to know as Alex Smalley hunts first Tour win

Stats and context on contenders heading into the final round at Aronimink.

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Rory, Rahm lead the pack chasing Alex Smalley at the PGA Championship. Who can win?

There’s 22 golfers that history says have at least a shot at hoisting the Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday night outside of Philadelphia.

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PGA Championship Round 2: What to know as 15 golfers are within 2 of lead

Eight strokes separate the leading score of 4 under and the cut line of 4 over, tying the smallest such gap in PGA Championship history.

Justin Ray Comments count 3

The PGA Championship's 36-hole glut at the top. Plus: Higher scores than most people thought

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Alex Kirshner and Gabby Herzig Comments count 3

The PGA Championship is winning the battle against the best golfers in the world

Championship golf still needs to be championship caliber. Aronimink has figured out a way to make the PGA field buckle.

Brendan Quinn Comments count 123

Bryson DeChambeau among several big names to miss PGA Championship cut

Bryson DeChambeau hit a drive on No. 7 that went so far right it reached hospitality tents while his body went so far left he spun...

Brody Miller Comments count 73

Who is Alex Smalley? The 2026 PGA Championship contender whose mom is always watching

Maria Smalley has worn many hats for her son Alex, a 29-year-old Duke grad, including caddie, manager, videographer and statistician.

Gabby Herzig Comments count 22

How late is late? Plus, NFL schedule release

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As Trump's plan takes shape, D.C.'s golf courses should remain of the people, for the people

Is the Trump Administration's design for a reimagined East Potomac Golf Links course actually meant for the residents of Washington, D.C.?

Barry Svrluga Comments count 88

PGA Championship Round 1: What to know as Scottie Scheffler, 6 others share lead

There are a staggering 48 players at or within three of the lead, the most after any round in the modern era of major championships.

Justin Ray Comments count 9

Bryson's big personality and bigger Round 1 score. Plus: Don’t be late to your tee time

Welcome to The Athletic's PGA Championship newsletter.

Alex Kirshner and Gabby Herzig Comments count 15

Jon Rahm apologetic after striking PGA Championship volunteer with his divot

Rahm's frustrated swing in the rough sent a piece of the Aronimink turf directly at a PGA Championship volunteer.

Gabby Herzig Comments count 103

Garrick Higgo's tardiness earned him a 2-shot PGA Championship penalty he'll regret

Higgo admits he was late for his 7:18 a.m. tee time but insists it was by less than a minute. The PGA of America penalized him anyway.

Brody Miller Comments count 97

2026 PGA Championship watch guide: Tee times, TV info, picks for major at Aronimink

The PGA Championship is at Aronimink Golf Club for the second time in tournament history. Here's the schedule for the weekend's action.

Steven Louis Goldstein Comments count 5

Will the PGA Championship, golf's weird major, have a weird winner? Plus: The intrigue of Aronimink

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Jim Furyk says United States' Ryder Cup team must 'create a blueprint'

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PGA Championship 2026: What to know as golf's best take on Aronimink

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