Aaron Rai has delivered the "shot of the tournament" on Sunday, draining a miraculous 70-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole to take a three-stroke lead in the final round of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, according to the official tournament broadcast.
The stunning 70-foot birdie on the par-3 17th moved Aaron Rai to 9-under par for the championship. The highlight-reel moment came at a pivotal time, extending his lead over Matti Schmid and Jon Rahm as he headed to the 18th tee. The putt is recorded as one of the longest made during the entire week at Aronimink.
If he maintains his lead through the final hole, Aaron Rai will become the first English golfer to win the PGA Championship since Jim Barnes in 1919. The 31-year-old, known for his signature two-glove style and precision ball-striking, has remained composed throughout a difficult back nine in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
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