Aaron Rai leans on humble roots and hard work to become a major champion
Aaron Rai recalls watching VHS tapes of Tiger Woods when he was a boy growing up in England.
So it was incredible for him to see his name on the Wanamaker Trophy after his astonishing charge to win the PGA Championship.
Rai played the final 10 holes in 6 under.
The only player who did better than that to win a major was Jack Nicklaus in the 1986 Masters.
Rai zoomed past some of golf's best players.
He says everyone in golf has an amazing journey to become a major champion.
But his stands out for humility and hard work.
Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship
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