Aronimink Golf Club to Host 2026 PGA Championship

Major golf tournament expected to draw 200,000 visitors to the Philadelphia area in May 2026.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania has been selected to host the 108th PGA Championship in May 2026. The course, which previously hosted the 1962 PGA Championship, the 2003 Senior PGA Championship, and the 2020 Women's PGA Championship, is expected to draw around 200,000 visitors from May 11-17, 2026. The tournament is projected to generate $125 million for the region.

Why it matters

The PGA Championship is one of golf's four major tournaments, featuring the top players in the world. Hosting this event is a major coup for the Philadelphia area, which has a rich golf history and passionate sports fans. The influx of visitors and economic activity will provide a significant boost to the local economy.

The details

Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania will host the 108th PGA Championship from May 11-17, 2026. The course has previously hosted several other major golf tournaments, making it an experienced host. The event is expected to draw around 200,000 visitors to the area over the course of the week. General admission tickets for the final rounds have been sold out since September 2025, indicating strong demand. The tournament is projected to generate $125 million in economic activity for the region.

  • Aronimink Golf Club previously hosted the 1962 PGA Championship, the 2003 Senior PGA Championship, and the 2020 Women's PGA Championship.
  • The 108th PGA Championship will take place at Aronimink Golf Club from May 11-17, 2026.
  • General admission tickets for the final rounds of the 2026 PGA Championship have been sold out since September 2025.

The players

Aronimink Golf Club

A golf course located in Newton Square, Pennsylvania that has previously hosted several major golf tournaments, including the 1962 PGA Championship, the 2003 Senior PGA Championship, and the 2020 Women's PGA Championship.

Michael Lewers

The general chair for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.

Scottie Scheffler

The current world No. 1 ranked golfer who is expected to compete in the 2026 PGA Championship.

Rory McIlroy

The 2025 Masters Tournament winner who is expected to compete in the 2026 PGA Championship.

Keegan Bradley

The 2018 BMW Championship winner at Aronimink Golf Club who is expected to compete in the 2026 PGA Championship.

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What they’re saying

“This is a much bigger scale in terms of things like number of spectators, number of volunteers involved — broadcasting to half a billion households around the world and 180 different countries. So that makes it a sort of a supercharged event for us, relative to some of the things we've done in the past, and that makes it really exciting for the Philly area.”

— Michael Lewers, General Chair, 2026 PGA Championship (whyy.org)

“It's very rare that you get the top players in one place at one time, and this is what you have in any major championship. You have the best players in the world. In this case, it's an all-professional field. People want to see that.”

— Michael Lewers, General Chair, 2026 PGA Championship (whyy.org)

“It's among the earliest sellouts of those opportunities that the PGA of America has ever had. That is, again, emblematic of Philly, its sports heritage, its golf pedigree, and the interest in a major championship coming to the area where people really flock to see the best players in the world.”

— Michael Lewers, General Chair, 2026 PGA Championship (whyy.org)

What’s next

The PGA of America will continue to work with Aronimink Golf Club and local officials to finalize plans and preparations for the 2026 PGA Championship.

The takeaway

Hosting the prestigious PGA Championship is a major coup for the Philadelphia region, showcasing its rich golf history and passionate sports fan base. The influx of visitors and economic activity will provide a significant boost to the local economy, further cementing the area's status as a premier destination for major sporting events.