Aaron Rai wins 2026 PGA Championship with record payout

Aaron Rai captured the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, earning a winner's check of $3.69 million from a record $20.5 million purse. The victory marks the largest payout in the event's history.

The total purse for this year's PGA Championship reached a new high of $20.5 million, continuing an upward trend from previous editions. Rai's first-place finish delivered $3.69 million, surpassing the 2025 winner's payout by $270,000. Jon Rahm finished second and collected $2.214 million.

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Aaron Rai celebrating his PGA Championship victory at Aronimink Golf Club with the Wanamaker Trophy
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Aaron Rai claims PGA Championship at Aronimink

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Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship on Sunday with a final-round 65 at Aronimink Golf Club. The 31-year-old Englishman finished three shots ahead of Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley to claim the Wanamaker Trophy.

Aaron rai captured the PGA Championship title with a score of nine under par. The victory earned him $3.7 million in prize money.

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Aaron Rai claimed the 2026 PGA Championship title with standout play on the final day at Aronimink. Jon Rahm finished tied for second after a closing 68. Several players earned special invitations and ranking gains from their results.

Wyndham Clark captured the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday at TPC Craig Ranch. He finished with a final-round 60 to claim the title and the top prize of $1.854 million.

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JM Eagle chairman and CEO Walter Wang announced a $1 million purse boost for this week's JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro, making it the richest LPGA event outside majors and the CME Group Tour Championship. The increase raises the total purse from $3.75 million to $4.75 million, with the winner now earning $712,500. Wang shared the news live on Golf Channel during Saturday's third round.

Rory McIlroy captured his second consecutive Masters title on Sunday, shooting a final-round one-under 71 to claim the green jacket at Augusta National. He became only the fourth player in history to win back-to-back, joining Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo and Jack Nicklaus. McIlroy outlasted a strong field including Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Young after overcoming a mid-tournament stumble.

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Jordan Spieth discussed his ongoing work on his golf swing ahead of the 2026 PGA Championship. Staff experts at GOLF.com shared their picks for the winner at the Northeast venue.

 

 

 

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