KEEPING HIS FEET ON THE GROUND

Nice guys don’t always finish last. In fact, quite often they win. Aaron Rai is proof of that. I promise you won’t find a humbler, more grounded and appreciative professional golfer on the planet. He’s remained that way from turning pro at 17 years old to graduating from the EuroPro and Challenge Tours, establishing himself on the European Tour and beating a world-class field to win the Scottish Open in September.

The Wolverhampton native finished in a lofty eighth position on the Race to Dubai, and while he and his close-knit family are enjoying the success, they remain focused on the smaller things that add up to the big accomplishments.

“It’s been more of a feeling of satisfaction between all of us, rather than any huge celebrations or outbursts of emotions,” Rai says. “Yes, it’s an incredible journey, but equally it’s still just a part of the process. It comes down to the things that have