The powerful advice that helped Rai win the US PGA

Breaking news from the world of sport: The powerful advice that helped Rai win the US PGAImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Aaron Rai became the first winner of the US PGA Championship to shoot a better score in every roundByJoe BradshawBBC Sport Senior JournalistPublished15 minutes agoAaron Rai does not seek attention. The Wolverhampton-born golfer has no agent, shipped over his family car from the UK when he moved across the Atlantic, and has no desire to move from the Jacksonville home where he has lived for three years. So when the 31-year-old thrust himself into a share of second place at the US PGA Championship after a fine three-under 67 on Saturday, he was concerned about what might come next.

It was down to wife Gaurika Bishnoi Rai, a professional golfer in her own right, to ease the fears and help him visualise winning the Wanamaker Trophy. The advice she gave came in the shape of a simple message. Rai explained: "She said to me on Saturday night and before I started on Sunday as well: 'You're ready.

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' That was really powerful. "Why Rai winning his first major in Rocky's backyard feels fitting Published3 days agoTwo gloves, one major - England's Rai wins US PGA title Published3 days agoWhen Sunday dawned, Rai was far from being the trophy favourite. Alongside him in second was two-time major champion Jon Rahm, while serial winners Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele were just a further shot back.

They were among 22 players within four of the lead held by America's Alex Smalley in the most congested leaderboard in US PGA Championship history. Few expected Rai, with only one win on the PGA Tour, to be the man who stepped up. But from the moment he made eagle on the ninth, he was untouchable, shooting six under through his final 10 holes to win by three shots.

As anticipated, the attention on Rai since has been hugely amplified, but like his wife predicted, he seems to be taking it in his stride - not that he would admit it. "The reception and the warmth that has come from Sunday has been a little overwhelming," he said, speaking to the media from his home, four days on from the biggest win of this career. "I am blown away by the amount of reaction.

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"Rai met his wife at the 2018 Indian Open and they got married last summer. On Sunday, she was waiting by the 18th green for her husband and the couple shared a meaningful embrace as he clinched his maiden major title. "There was part of me that imagined how many more commitments and areas that would come with ," Rai said.

"During previous tournaments, I felt it was a lot of change, I was extremely busy and it felt like more to handle. " is extremely honest with me - through the good and through the not-so-good. That particular piece of advice was very reassuring.

"No agent, no money plans - and no trophyImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Aaron Rai has won more than $16m (£11.

The story has climbed to the top of the sports agenda, with fans and analysts following closely.