Rai’s precision beats power


Englishman Rai celebrates with the big Wanamaker trophy at Aronimink in Newtown, Pennsylvania. — AFP

ENGLAND’S Aaron Rai upstaged all the big names in world golf to capture the US PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania – and when it was done, everyone toasted a victory well deserved.

What really made the difference for the unassuming 31-year -old from Wolverhampton was the composure he maintained under the most extreme pressure. To put it in perspective, he had Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and a string of other proven winners lurking on Sunday afternoon at a major championship.

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