Aaron Rai
31-Year-Old Golfer
2026 Stats
Rank
27
Winnings
$5,001,155
Winnings/Entry
$312,572
Entries
16
Rounds
54
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Rai not only picked up his first PGA Tour win during the 2024 season, but he ended that season in the top 30. That season was the end of a three-year run that saw improvement each season. His 2025 season saw some regression, but he closed it out with a win overseas at the Abu Dhabi Championship. It makes for a great set up in salary cap pools as Rai's number are well off of his 2024 numbers, but the level of play in total is similar, he just doesn't have to absorb the winnings from Abu Dhabi in his PGA total. Though his production on the PGA Tour fell off a little this past season, Rai seems like he's still ascending. That, combined with the discounted number from this past year make Rai a solid salary cap play for this season. Read Past Outlooks
MC after bogey on 36th hole
Rai missed the cut by one stroke at The Open Championship following a one-over 71 second round.
ANALYSIS
Rai was right on the one-over cut line heading into the final hole of the second round, but his tee shot found the thick rough on the left side of the fairway, ultimately leading to a bogey that knocked the PGA Championship winner out of contention at Royal Birkdale. Rai actually ranked 28th in driving accuracy and was above average in SG: Off-the-Tee, but he carded only two bogeys across his two rounds compared to four bogeys. The Englishman has missed the cut in back-to-back tournaments and in three of his last six events since his triumph at Aronimink Golf Club. Rai is not listed in the field for next week's 3M Open.
Rai was right on the one-over cut line heading into the final hole of the second round, but his tee shot found the thick rough on the left side of the fairway, ultimately leading to a bogey that knocked the PGA Championship winner out of contention at Royal Birkdale. Rai actually ranked 28th in driving accuracy and was above average in SG: Off-the-Tee, but he carded only two bogeys across his two rounds compared to four bogeys. The Englishman has missed the cut in back-to-back tournaments and in three of his last six events since his triumph at Aronimink Golf Club. Rai is not listed in the field for next week's 3M Open.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Rai had a career year in 2024 going 21-for-25 with six top-10s and 13 top-25s. He also collected his first career PGA Tour victory at the Wyndham Championship. It was part of a red hot stretch that included four top-seven finishes in five starts. Rai ranked sixth last season in SG: Total led by his terrific iron play. The Englishman was seventh in SG: Approach and ninth in GIR percentage. He also led the PGA Tour in driving accuracy. Given his ball-striking numbers, if Rai is able to have a good week on the greens he is going to find himself in the mix. It's probably unlikely he reaches his earnings total from 2024, but Rai's floor remains pretty respectable.
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Misses cut at Renaissance Club
Rai posted a one-over cumulative score at the Genesis Scottish Open to miss the cut by three strokes.
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Paces Travelers Championship in scrambling
Rai closed with a one-under 69 on Sunday at the Travelers Championship to finish 11-under and tied for 30th.
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T11 showing at Shinnecock
Rai shot a one-under 69 in the final round on Sunday to finish in a share of 11th place at the U.S. Open.
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Share of 19th at the Memorial
Rai posted a two-under cumulative score at the Memorial Tournament to finish tied with Justin Thomas and Keegan Bradley for 19th.
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Making first start since PGA win
Rai (not injury related) is listed in the field for the Memorial Tournament this week.
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