As Aaron Rai battles for the Wanamaker Trophy at the 2026 PGA Championship, the spotlight has turned to the woman standing beside him — his wife, Gaurika Bishnoi. She is not simply a supportive partner watching from the gallery. She is a decorated professional golfer in her own right, and one of the most compelling figures in the sport today.
Who Is Gaurika Bishnoi, Aaron Rai's Wife?
Gaurika Bishnoi is 27 years old and is from Gurugram, India. She established herself on the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour, winning eight individual titles, and was ranked the number one female player on the circuit in 2017 and 2019.
Like her husband Aaron Rai, Bishnoi is of Indian descent and currently competes on the Ladies European Tour. She has built a career that stands entirely on its own merits, long before she ever stepped into the global spotlight as Rai's partner.
How Aaron Rai and Gaurika Bishnoi Met
Aaron Rai and Gaurika Bishnoi reportedly met through their shared passion for golf, connected through the DLF Golf and Country Club in India. Although the couple kept most details of their relationship private, golf fans first noticed them together during the 2025 Masters Par-3 Contest at Augusta National, where Gaurika wore the traditional white caddie outfit while carrying Aaron's bag.
Aaron invited her to take a shot during the contest, and her attempt landed even closer to the pin than his ball. The audience and commentators immediately praised her swing, with many joking that she might be the better golfer of the two. The moment went viral and introduced Bishnoi to a worldwide golf audience in the most memorable way possible.
Their Wedding and Life Together
The couple married in July 2025 with a vibrant Indian ceremony at Hedsor House, just outside of London. They currently reside in Jacksonville, Florida, and do not have any children.
The couple teamed up again at the 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest, where Rai shot 6-under par to win the event with Bishnoi once again carrying his bag. Rai later returned the favor, serving as Bishnoi's caddie during a Ladies European Tour event. It is a partnership built on mutual respect, shared sacrifice, and a deep understanding of what life on tour demands.
Gaurika Bishnoi's Impact on Aaron Rai's Career
Following his victory at the DP World Tour's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, Rai spoke candidly about how much Bishnoi has shaped his life and game. "It's hard for me to really sum up how much of an effect she's had on me as a person, and also that actually feeds into my golf," Rai said. "This year has been truly special with us getting married, caddying for her, being with her, practicing and playing together. It's just a peaceful thing to be able to share different parts of our lives with one another and being with each other every step of the way."
A Golf Power Couple at the Biggest Stage
Aaron Rai entered a five-way tie for second place at the 2026 PGA Championship after 54 holes, trailing leader Alex Smalley by two strokes at Aronimink Golf Club near Philadelphia. He then surged to the outright lead during Sunday's final round, reaching 7-under par and putting himself on the doorstep of his first major title.
Rai is currently ranked 44th in the world. His only PGA Tour win came at the 2024 Wyndham Championship. A major championship victory at Aronimink would be a defining moment — and Gaurika Bishnoi, the professional golfer who helped inspire it all, would be right there to share it.
