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Watch: Paul Kimmage at the US PGA – Fanfare for a decent man as Aaron Rai claims Wanamaker Trophy
independent.ie
•18 May 2026, 10:00 AM

England’s Aaron Rai is the US PGA champion, winning the Wanamaker Trophy at Aronimink by three shots after a brilliant 65, and he is a popular winner among his peers. For the Irish trio of Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Pádraig Harrington it was a day of mixed feelings. Paul Kimmage and Brian Keogh review the year’s second major, and Paul toasts Rai’s win with a music lesson.



