World May 18, 2026 · 1 min read

Aaron Rai’s US PGA win inspires golf’s next generation in Wolverhampton

Champion’s childhood coach recalls his early promise while a six-year-old fan hopes to follow in Rai’s footstepsThere was a real buzz and sense of pride at the 3 Hammers golf complex in Wolverhampton, the old stomping grounds of Aaron Rai, who on Sunday became the first Englishman since 1919 to win...

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by Neha Gohil Midlands correspondent
Aaron Rai’s US PGA win inspires golf’s next generation in Wolverhampton

Champion’s childhood coach recalls his early promise while a six-year-old fan hopes to follow in Rai’s footsteps

There was a real buzz and sense of pride at the 3 Hammers golf complex in Wolverhampton, the old stomping grounds of Aaron Rai, who on Sunday became the first Englishman since 1919 to win the US PGA Championship.

It was the first major title of the 31-year-old’s career and Rai described it as “truly a dream come true”. “It’s phenomenal to think of how many things have gone into it and extremely rewarding to be stood here,” he told Sky Sports.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Neha Gohil Midlands correspondent.

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