Aaron Rai emerged victorious at the 2024 Wyndham Championship, securing his first PGA Tour victory with a final round score of 64 and an 18-under par total. The win not only earned him over $1.4 million in prize money but also solidified his spot in the playoffs. Originally hailing from England, Rai is known for wearing two rain gloves during play, a strategy that proved useful on the wet course that saw over six inches of rain during the tournament. Weather delays forced a marathon final day of play, with rounds two, three, and four all being contested on the same day under lift clean and place conditions.
Despite a strong showing by PGA Tour rookie Max Greyserman, who briefly held the lead after holing out for eagle on the 13th hole, a quadruple bogey and a double on his final holes relegated him to a solo second-place finish at 16-under par. The 36-hole leader Matt Kuchar, chasing a record-breaking 17th straight appearance in the FedEx Cup playoffs, was unable to maintain his lead down the stretch. With just the final hole remaining, Kuchar sits tied for 12th after choosing to finish his round the following day due to darkness.
The upcoming FedEx Cup playoffs will kick off in Memphis, Tennessee, where the top 70 points-scorers will compete for a chance to advance to the BMW Championship and eventually the Tour Championship. Last year’s winner of both the Wyndham and FedEx St. Jude Championships, Lucas Glover, narrowly missed out on qualifying for this year’s playoffs. Instead, it will be a battle among the top contenders to secure a spot in the subsequent playoff events.
Curious about the equipment that helped Aaron Rai clinch his victory, his bag included a TaylorMade M6 driver, TaylorMade Qi10 woods, Titleist TSR2 hybrid, TaylorMade P7TW irons, Titleist Vokey Design wedges, a TaylorMade HydroBlast putter, and Titleist Pro V1 balls. Rai’s performance at the Wyndham Championship solidifies his presence on the PGA Tour and sets the stage for an exciting playoff season ahead.
