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Aaron Rai

Aaron Rai

30-Year-Old Golfer
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2025 Stats
Rank
42
Winnings
$1,884,675
Winnings/Entry
$171,334
Entries
11
Rounds
36
2025 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
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Handedness Right
Status Pro
Height 5'11"
Weight 150 lbs
DOB 3/3/1995
Birthplace Wolverhampton, England
Country England
Third in SG: ARG at RBC Heritage
April 22, 2025
Rai carded a two-under 69 on Sunday at the RBC Heritage to finish six-under and tied for 38th.
ANALYSIS
Rai's final round at Harbour Town was highlighted by an eagle on the par-5 15th hole, though he also hit 12 of 14 fairways in regulation Sunday. He ended the Signature Event ranked third among the field in SG: Around-the-Green, but Rai lost a season-worst 4.9 strokes with the flat stick. He'll tee it up again this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans alongside teammate Sahith Theegala.
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DraftKings PGA DFS Picks: Zurich Classic of New Orleans Cash and GPP Strategy
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Yesterday
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DraftKings is offering PGA DFS contests for this week's team event, and Len Hochberg is expecting big things from the pair headlined by Robert MacIntyre.
PGA Power Rankings for the 2025 Masters: Who Tops the Field?
PGA Power Rankings for the 2025 Masters: Who Tops the Field?
19 days ago
19 days ago
Hone in on Len Hochberg's power rankings for the 2025 Masters field. Find out who is trending and who to watch at Augusta in the PGA's first major of the year.
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23 days ago
23 days ago
The Texas Children's Houston Open went down to the wire, but thanks to a final putt that was true, Min Woo Lee picked up the first win of his PGA Tour career.
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28 days ago
28 days ago
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
2022
Rai is coming off a respectable second season on Tour in which he once again qualified for the playoffs. He primarily turned his attention to the DP World Tour this past fall, posting three top-10s across five events, most notably at T-2 result at the marquee BMW PGA Championship. The 28-year-old is an accurate driver and solid iron player (35th in strokes-gained approach) that is capable of having an even better third season if he can improve his putting. Rai's other downside is that he's not very long (151st in driving distance), but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him in contention often on shorter setups.
Rai captured his PGA Tour card through the Korn Ferry Tour finals in 2021 after playing overseas to start his career, and he responded with a solid rookie campaign in which he ranked 46th in strokes-gained tee-to-green. While he was overshadowed by a stellar rookie class, Rai is capable of having an improved sophomore season if he can improve his putting.
Although he'll be considered a rookie on the PGA Tour, Rai already owns two career wins on the European Tour since 2018. The 26-year-old Englishman also posted a top-20 result at the 2021 Open Championship in addition to respectable performances at the WGC-Workday Championship and the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. He earned his PGA Tour card via the Korn Ferry Tour Finals, highlighted by a T2 at the Albertsons Boise Open. On the Euro Tour in 2021, Rai ranks 26th or better in GIR percentage and driving accuracy.
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Teeing it up at Memorial Park
March 23, 2025
Rai (undisclosed) is listed in the field for the upcoming Texas Children's Houston Open.
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Withdraws from Valspar Championship
Undisclosed
March 16, 2025
Rai (undisclosed) has withdrawn from the Valspar Championship, PGA Tour Communications reports.
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Rides iron play to T4 finish
February 23, 2025
Rai closed with a four-under 67 in the final round of the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld to finish in a share of fourth place.
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T37 at The Genesis Invitational
February 17, 2025
Rai carded an even-par 72 on Sunday at The Genesis Invitational to finish one-over and tied for 37th.
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Contends at BMW PGA Championship
September 23, 2024
Rai carded a five-under 67 in the final round of the BMW PGA Championship to finish in a tie for fourth place.
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