"I came to the course a few weeks ago for a couple of days...I certainly felt a little bit more comfortable when I got here Monday as a result."
Aaron Rai discusses how he prepared for Aronimink Golf Club leading up to his win at the @PGAChampionship
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As you watch Aaron Rai in the PGA Championship, you might notice he uses iron covers for his clubs and wears two gloves — two habits often viewed as golf faux pas. But both are actually inspiring.
Rai grew up in a working-class family in England, where his father sacrificed heavily to support his golf career. When Aaron got an expensive set of irons as a kid, his dad would clean every groove with a pin and baby oil after practice because the clubs meant that much to them. The iron covers became a reminder to appreciate what you have.
And the two gloves? Rai started wearing them as a kid during cold-weather golf in England and eventually became so comfortable with the feel that he never stopped.
Not gimmicks. Just gratitude… and comfort.
Aberg reminds me of X when he went through his multi-year dry spell. Just an absolute gag show on Sundays and with the numbers they post him at pre tournament, you just can’t bet the guy until he finds one