Aaron Rai becomes the first English golfer to win the PGA Championship in more than a century

eight holes of his day at one-over par, and the thought of eventually lifting the Wanamaker Trophy must have seemed miles away.

The 56-hole leader Smalley showed no sign of nerves on the first tee, striping his first shot of the day down the middle of the fairway.

Multiple-major winners Rory McIlroy and Rahm pressed Smalley right out of the gate. Each continue reading …