India, May 19 -- On Sunday, May 17, Aaron Rai became the first Indian-origin Englishman since 1919 to win the PGA Championship, ending a 107-year wait for England at one of golf's biggest Majors. But while the historic victory dominated headlines, Rai's appearance on the course also caught attention. He wears gloves on both hands, keeps iron covers on his clubs, something many golfers consider uncool, and still uses a seven-year-old driver released back in 2019. Behind those unusual habits, however, is a deeply personal story shaped by family sacrifice and routine.

Perhaps the most talked-about part of Rai's bag is his use of iron covers. Growing up in Wolverhampton, the golfer's father, Amrik Singh, worked hard to support his golfing dr...