Aaron Rai triumphed at the Wyndham Championship in an unexpected finish characterized by dramatic twists. Max Greyserman, who began the day trailing Matt Kuchar, surged ahead after a remarkable second round and three eagles, including a stunning shot from 91 yards on the 13th hole. However, as darkness fell and with just over an hour until sunset, the tide turned against him.
The day was long for Greyserman, who started at 9:40 a.m. after rain delays pushed the final rounds to Sunday. He initially extended his lead to four shots heading into Sedgefield Country Club’s most challenging hole but experienced a disastrous turn of events on the 14th. After losing his tee shot out of bounds, Greyserman incurred a quadruple bogey and struggled to recover, ultimately five-putting the 16th for a double bogey.
Meanwhile, Aaron Rai, who had been quietly chasing the lead, took advantage of Greyserman’s mistakes. On the final hole, after sunset, Rai hit an impressive shot from 200 yards, landing just seven feet from the pin. He made the birdie putt, securing the victory and marking his first win on the PGA Tour.
Greyserman’s collapse was swift and shocking, having gone from a four-shot lead to being tied in just a few holes. His final round included a troubling sequence of scores: double-bogey on 16 followed by a birdie on 15, only to face further troubles on 18 after his approach shot ended up in a bunker. Rai’s steady performance and timely birdie sealed the championship, as Greyserman lamented the unpredictable nature of golf. His official standing will be confirmed only after Kuchar completes his remaining hole, as he was the only player who did not finish on Sunday.