MYRTLE BEACH CLASSIC

May 9, 2026

Aaron Rai

Dunes Golf and Beach Club

Press Conference

THE MODERATOR: Another solid round, 66. How would you assess your third round?

AARON RAI: Really good day overall. Continued to drive it pretty well. Create a lot of chances and had a lot of looks. So really good round overall.

Had a great section in the middle of the round. Made a few birdies back-to-back, which really kind of got things going. Yeah, really pleased overall.

THE MODERATOR: Back to when you made the turn, those four consecutive birdies. What did that momentum feel like?

AARON RAI: Yeah, it was really good. Didn't feel like I played too bad on the front nine, but definitely stalled a little bit in the last half of the front nine. Then made a couple of really nice putts on ten and 11 and continued that for the next couple of holes as well.

Yeah, that really kind of turned the round around nicely and, yeah, just got into the flow of it quite well.

THE MODERATOR: Been in this position playing in the final groups before. What past experiences will you draw upon for tomorrow?

AARON RAI: I think every situation is quite unique. There were definitely some really good things that I can draw on through doing well in the past in this position, also through not doing so well in the past. I think both sides of that experience are important.

But, again, it doesn't mean anything really for tomorrow. It's going to be a fresh day. I'm sure there are going to be some different situations that unfold.

So, yeah, I'm sure it's going to help, but it's not really going to mean a huge amount going into tomorrow really.

THE MODERATOR: Playing in the final pairing today, what was the crowd and fan support like?

AARON RAI: They were great. From the very beginning, I played with Brandt as well. He was a great guy. Fan favorite as well.

Had a really good atmosphere from the start. The crowds got bigger towards the last few holes. There's a nice kind of theater around, like, 15, 16, 17. So, yeah, it was a pleasure to play in front of them.