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Aaron Rai claims PGA Championship title at Aronimink as Ludvig Aberg finishes fourth

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 4:45 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Aaron Rai claims PGA Championship title at Aronimink as Ludvig Aberg finishes fourth

Summary

At the PGA Championship held at Aronimink, Aaron Rai secured victory after a strong final round, finishing with a three-shot lead over Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley. Ludvig Aberg, competing alongside Rai in the final group, finished tied for fourth, four strokes behind. Aberg praised Rai's performance and resilience during the tournament, highlighting key moments such as Rai's impressive eagle on the ninth hole and crucial putts under pressure. Aberg expressed admiration for Rai as a player and individual, stating that the championship win could not have happened to a more deserving person.

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By the Numbers

•Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship at Aronimink.
•Ludvig Aberg finished tied for fourth in the event.
•Rai played the last 10 holes in six-under par.
•Aberg praised Rai's performance under pressure.
•Rai's eagle on hole nine shifted tournament momentum.

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4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Ludvig Aberg admits what he really thought of Aaron Rai as a playing partner on Sunday at Aronimink

What they're saying

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Ludvig Aberg was paired alongside Aaron Rai during the final round of the PGA Championship last month. Many fancied Aberg to claim his first major, while Rai wasn’t even being spoken about as a potential winner before the event began.
— Yahoo Sports

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