Aaron Rai
England · Age 29
#32
World Ranking
61.8
Avg DFS Points
2.5%
Win Rate
84%
Cut Rate
Player Overview
Aaron Rai has quietly become one of the most consistent players on the PGA Tour, posting steady results that belie his relatively low public profile. The English golfer from Wolverhampton combines precise iron play with solid short game touch, creating a scoring profile that plays well at a variety of courses. Rai's approach play is the strongest facet of his game, and he consistently finds greens in regulation at a rate that keeps him in contention most weeks. His driving distance is below tour average, but his accuracy and course management compensate effectively. Rai represents the type of under-the-radar DFS asset that sharp players seek out — a consistent performer with a low ownership profile and a price tag that provides lineup construction flexibility.
Strokes Gained Profile
Aaron Rai's strokes gained breakdown shows where they gain or lose strokes relative to the PGA Tour field average. Positive values indicate above-average performance in that category.
Recent Tournament Results
| Tournament | Finish |
|---|---|
| Wyndham Championship | 1st |
| THE PLAYERS Championship | T14 |
| Arnold Palmer Invitational | T7 |
| Farmers Insurance Open | T5 |
| RBC Heritage | T9 |
Best Course Fits
Courses where Aaron Rai's strokes gained profile aligns best with the demands of the venue, based on BirdieVantage's course-fit model.
Worst Course Fits
Courses where Aaron Rai's skill profile is a poor match, suggesting they may underperform relative to salary in DFS.
DFS Strategy Tips for Aaron Rai
Rai is a textbook low-ownership value play in DFS. He's consistently underpriced relative to his production.
His approach play strength makes him a natural fit at TPC Sawgrass, Pebble Beach, and other precision-demanding courses.
Rai's 84% cut rate and consistent scoring make him a solid cash game option in the low-to-mid salary tier.
In GPPs, Rai is an excellent salary saver who frees up cap space for higher-ceiling plays at the top of the salary range.
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