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 captured his first major championship on Sunday with a final-round 65 at Aronimink Golf Club. The 31-year-old Englishman finished nine under par, three shots clear of Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley. Rai became the first Englishman to win a major since Matt Fitzpatrick in 2022.
Justin Thomas finished his final round at five under par to lead the clubhouse at the 108th PGA Championship. Aaron Rai later posted nine under to win the title at Aronimink.
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The R&A has increased the prize purse for the 2026 AIG Women's Open to a record $10 million, up $250,000 from last year. The event will take place at Royal Lytham & St Annes. This marks the sixth straight year of purse growth for the championship.
Alex Smalley holds a two-shot lead after three rounds of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. A large group of contenders sits close behind as the final round begins Sunday.
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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.
Yurav Premlall captured his first DP World Tour title with a dominant performance at the 2026 Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship. The 22-year-old finished 14 shots ahead of the field to set a new record for the largest winning margin on the tour at a non-major event.
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Jackson Koivun secured his third consecutive SEC Championship title on Friday, becoming the first player in more than 50 years to achieve the feat. The 20-year-old Auburn University junior now tops DataGolf's all-time ranking of amateur golfers since 2010. His victory highlights a remarkable collegiate career filled with records and accolades.