Aaron Rai paid tribute to his longtime coaches after capturing the PGA Championship at Aronimink. The 31-year-old Englishman credited Andy Proudman and Piers Ward for their lifelong support.
Rai wore the Me and My Golf logo on his cap and shirt during the tournament. He described the pair as mentors and family members who guided him from childhood through his professional career. Proudman began working with Rai when the golfer was about 4 years old at a driving range in England. Ward joined a few years later. They developed a holistic teaching approach that remains central to their business today. Rai noted their dedication, recalling late-night practice sessions and constant encouragement. The coaches expressed pride in his generous nature and grounded values. Rai uses equipment and apparel from small or familiar sources rather than major sponsors.
