Two-Glove Traction: Rai’s High-Downforce Masterclass at Aronimink

Aaron Rai delivered a shocker of a major victory, outlasting Jon Rahm and a surging Rory McIlroy with a clinical final-round display.

By Margot Vellis · Downforce & Divots

In the automotive world, we call it mechanical grip. At the 108th PGA Championship, Aaron Rai called it his signature two-glove setup.

McIlroy arrived in Pennsylvania with the momentum of three consecutive runner-up finishes, but the bunched leaderboard on Sunday proved unforgiving.

Trailing the leaders was Jon Rahm, who ultimately settled for a runner-up finish as Rai refused to yield his position.