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May 24, 2026
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Aaron Rai: From Kenya Open winner to US PGA champion

Aaron Rai: From Kenya Open winner to US PGA champion

Aaron Rai's success as a golfer can be traced back to the Kenya Open in 2017...

✨ Key Highlights

Briton Aaron Rai has achieved his first major victory at the 108th edition of the US PGA Championship. His journey to this significant win is notably linked to his participation and success at the 2017 Kenya Open Golf Championship.

  • Rai secured the championship title on May 17, 2026, with a final score of nine under par, winning by three shots.
  • Key individuals involved include Aaron Rai, his former Kenyan caddie Virginia Karemi Njeri, and his current caddie Jason Timms.
  • A significant detail is Rai's choice to employ a local Kenyan caddie, Virginia Karemi Njeri, for the 2017 Kenya Open, showcasing a strong connection to Kenya.

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