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Aaron Rai's wife makes rare gesture after PGA Championship win

Posted By: Vishal Maurya Posted On: May 18, 2026Share Article
Aaron Rai's wife makes rare gesture after PGA Championship win
Aaron Rai of England poses with the Crystal Pedestal Bowl and his wife Gaurika Bishnoi after winning the Par Three Contest on April 8. (Getty Images via AFP)

Aaron Rai's wife makes rare gesture after PGA Championship win: ‘Married a rockstar’

Aaron Rai's wife makes rare gesture after PGA Championship win: ‘Married a rockstar’

Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship as wife Gaurika Bishnoi celebrated online, calling the first Indian-origin English winner her “rockstar.”

Updated on: May 18, 2026 5:29 AM IST By Shamik Banerjee Share via Copy link As Indian-born English golfer Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship, a continuation of the stellar form he showed at the Par Three Contest, his wife, Gaurika Bishnoi, was the happiest. Aaron Rai of England poses with the Crystal Pedestal Bowl and his wife Gaurika Bishnoi after winning the Par Three Contest on April 8. (Getty Images via AFP) Bishnoi has been strong pillar of support behind the 31-year-old's golf career. She was with him the day he won the Three Par Contest, and the duo have posted photos after the win. As Aaron Rai finished 5-under 65 to win the 108th PGA Championship at the Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania, Bishnoi was overjoyed. Rai is not only the first Englishman to win the PGA Championship, but he is also the first Indian-origin golfer to do so. As fans flocked to the Instagram profile on Gaurika Bishnoi after Aaron Rai's PGA win, they found a story celebrating her husband at PGA Championship. The story featured a clip of Rai signing an autograph for a baby prior to the massive win Sunday. The caption in the story read: “I married a rockstar.” Gaurika Bishnoi's Instagram story. (Instagram)

Who Is Gaurika Bishnoi?

Gaurika Bishnoi, a professional golfer herself, is from Gurgaon, India. After a successful golf career in India, she now competes in the Ladies European Tour. Bishnoi is one of the most successful golfers to emerge from India. She won the Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour in India several times. Her best performance came at the Mysuru edition of the tournament in June 2024, when she finished with a hat-trick of birdies in the last three holes with the winning score of 4-under 66. Also read: Aaron Rai's wife and family: 5 interesting things on India-born Gaurika Bishnoi After the win on Sunday in Pennsylvania, Aaron Rai and Gaurika Bishnoi was captured in a hug, just as the 31-year-old golfer waited to collect the Wanamaker Trophy. Aaron Rai reacts with his wife, Gaurika Bishnoi on the 18th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Aaron Rai Reacts To Big Win

Aaron Rai's Sunday with puts British golf back on the world stage. It was more than 100 years ago in 1919 that an Englishman, Jim Barnes, lifted the Wanamaker Trophy. What's more, the win came with ultimate drama. Aaron Rai was two shots behind before the final eight holes, with USA's Alex Smalley still the favorite then the clinch the PGA Championship. But Rai staged a comeback for the ages that included an eagle and six birdies. The best one of them came on the 17th hole as Rai found it from around 30 feet and the Aronimink Golf Club erupted in applause. After the win, Rai described it as "surreal" to Sky Sports. "Very surreal," he said when asked how it feels. “It has been a frustrating season, so to be stood here was not in my wildest imagination. So it is phenomenal to be stood here.” ABOUT THE AUTHOR Shamik Banerjee Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More Wife Golf Atp Masters Reaction Pga Championship Catch all the latest Sports News, scores, and highlights in one place. Stay updated with real-time coverage of your favorite games and athletes along with Lionel Messi latest updates. Home/Sports/Us Sports/Aaron Rai's Wife Makes Rare Gesture After PGA Championship Win: ‘Married A Rockstar’ See Less

As Indian-born English golfer Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship, a continuation of the stellar form he showed at the Par Three Contest, his wife, Gaurika Bishnoi, was the happiest.

Bishnoi has been strong pillar of support behind the 31-year-old's golf career. She was with him the day he won the Three Par Contest, and the duo have posted photos after the win.

As Aaron Rai finished 5-under 65 to win the 108th PGA Championship at the Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania, Bishnoi was overjoyed. Rai is not only the first Englishman to win the PGA Championship, but he is also the first Indian-origin golfer to do so.

As fans flocked to the Instagram profile on Gaurika Bishnoi after Aaron Rai's PGA win, they found a story celebrating her husband at PGA Championship. The story featured a clip of Rai signing an autograph for a baby prior to the massive win Sunday.

The caption in the story read: “I married a rockstar.”

Bishnoi is one of the most successful golfers to emerge from India. She won the Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour in India several times. Her best performance came at the Mysuru edition of the tournament in June 2024, when she finished with a hat-trick of birdies in the last three holes with the winning score of 4-under 66.

Also read: Aaron Rai's wife and family: 5 interesting things on India-born Gaurika Bishnoi

After the win on Sunday in Pennsylvania, Aaron Rai and Gaurika Bishnoi was captured in a hug, just as the 31-year-old golfer waited to collect the Wanamaker Trophy.

Aaron Rai was two shots behind before the final eight holes, with USA's Alex Smalley still the favorite then the clinch the PGA Championship. But Rai staged a comeback for the ages that included an eagle and six birdies. The best one of them came on the 17th hole as Rai found it from around 30 feet and the Aronimink Golf Club erupted in applause.

After the win, Rai described it as "surreal" to Sky Sports. "Very surreal," he said when asked how it feels. “It has been a frustrating season, so to be stood here was not in my wildest imagination. So it is phenomenal to be stood here.”

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