Aaron Rai PGA Championship victory boosts ratings and rankings
Key Questions
How did Aaron Rai’s PGA Championship win impact TV ratings?
CBS Sports reported a 21% surge in ratings with an average of 5.8 million viewers for the final round. This broke a five-year record for the event.
What is Aaron Rai’s current world ranking after his victory?
Rai jumped to 15th in the OWGR and 24th in the FedExCup standings following his 9-under win at Aronimink.
Could Aaron Rai achieve a UK slam in 2026?
Rai’s victory sets up a potential UK slam narrative for next year’s majors. He is the first Englishman to win the PGA Championship in over a century.
What concerns exist for Scottie Scheffler heading into the Byron Nelson?
Analysts noted putting concerns for Scheffler after his performance at the PGA Championship. He will look to address these in his title defense.
How significant was the PGA Championship viewership for CBS?
The final round delivered the biggest television audience for the PGA Championship in five years. The surge was attributed to the dramatic conclusion and Rai’s victory.
Rai's 9-under win sparks UK slam narrative for 2026. CBS ratings surge +21% (5.8M avg); Rai jumps to OWGR 15 and FedExCup 24. Scheffler putting concerns noted ahead of Byron Nelson.