Sixty-four years ago, Gary Player stood in the fairways of Aronimink Golf Club and won the PGA Championship. The club has hosted tournaments in the decades since, but a major never returned — until now. In May 2026, the 108th PGA Championship comes back to one of Donald Ross's finest designs on the East Coast, and the result will be one of the most anticipated weeks in American golf.
Competitive play runs May 14–17, 2026 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania — a suburb of Philadelphia with a private club culture that rivals anything in the Northeast. For the right audience, Philadelphia in May is an extraordinary backdrop: storied clubs, a serious food scene, and a championship that will draw the full global field.
LXV is coordinating member hospitality and Philadelphia weekend programming. Register your interest below for priority notification when packages are confirmed.
The Venue: Aronimink Golf Club
Aronimink Golf Club was founded in 1928 and built on a Donald Ross design that has remained one of the defining tests in Eastern golf. Ross, the Scottish-born architect responsible for Pinehurst No. 2 and dozens of the country's finest courses, used Aronimink's rolling Pennsylvania terrain to create a layout that rewards precision over power — a quality that makes it ideally suited for major championship conditions.
The course plays as a par 70 — one of the most demanding scoring configurations in major championship golf. Rees Jones oversaw a significant redesign that sharpened the tree-lined fairways and tightened the approach angles, placing a premium on accuracy off the tee and precision into fast, contoured greens. There is no margin for wild driving at Aronimink, and that makes for compelling championship golf.
The club sits in Newtown Square, approximately 15 miles west of Center City Philadelphia, in Delaware County — an area that has long been home to some of the Philadelphia area's most storied private clubs. The geography is part of the story: this is a corner of American golf culture that rarely gets national attention, and the 2026 PGA Championship puts it firmly on the map.
Aronimink last hosted a major in 1962 — making 2026 a 64-year return to one of Donald Ross's finest designs on the East Coast.
The 1962 PGA Championship
The last time Aronimink hosted a major, Gary Player edged Bob Goalby by one stroke to claim the Wanamaker Trophy. The field included Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus in his first full professional season. The 2026 championship will be the first major at Aronimink since that week — a 64-year gap that makes the return genuinely historic, rather than a routine rotation.
The Championship
Format and Field
The PGA Championship uses 72-hole stroke play with a field of 156 players drawn from PGA Tour winners, world ranking qualifiers, past champions, and club professionals. The cut is made after 36 holes to the low 70 scorers and ties. Unlike the U.S. Open, the PGA does not deliberately set up the course to punish — but Aronimink's native character will produce a demanding test without any artificial intervention.
The Wanamaker Trophy, awarded since 1916, is the oldest major championship trophy in golf. Winning at Aronimink in 2026 places a player's name alongside Nicklaus (5 wins), Tiger Woods (4 wins), and Player — who won on the same fairways the last time this club hosted.
Schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon–Wed, May 11–13 | Practice Rounds, Aronimink |
| Thu, May 14 | Round 1 |
| Fri, May 15 | Round 2 — Cut Day |
| Sat, May 16 | Round 3 — Moving Day |
| Sun, May 17 | Final Round |
Tickets and Hospitality
Championship+ grounds tickets for competitive rounds are largely sold out through official PGA of America channels. Practice round tickets remain available and offer exceptional access — smaller crowds, relaxed pacing, and the ability to follow players up close through Aronimink's tree-lined corridors.
For those seeking a full hospitality experience, several premium options are available through the official PGA Championship hospitality program:
- Club hospitality pavilions above the 8th and 10th greens — elevated vantage points with food and open bar service throughout the day
- Private suites on the 17th hole green — available in 100-person, 50-person, and 30-person configurations, offering the closest premium viewing on the finishing stretch
- Inside-the-ropes access for certain hospitality tiers during practice rounds
The 17th at Aronimink is the kind of hole that produces Sunday drama — a demanding par that separates final-round leaders from the field. Private suite access there is the premier viewing position on the property.
The Philadelphia Angle
Philadelphia is one of the most underrated golf cities in the United States. Within 30 miles of Aronimink sit some of the finest private clubs in the country: Merion Golf Club (home of five U.S. Opens), Pine Valley Golf Club (the top-ranked course in the world by most measures), and Philadelphia Cricket Club. A PGA Championship week here, with the right access, is as compelling a golf trip as the calendar offers.
LXV coordinates the full Philadelphia package: tournament hospitality, introductions to the surrounding private club landscape, accommodations in the Main Line or Center City, and curated dining that reflects the city's serious restaurant scene. Philadelphia rewards those who go beyond the obvious — and the same is true of Aronimink.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 PGA Championship?
Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania — a suburb of Philadelphia. Competitive play runs May 14–17, 2026, with practice rounds May 11–13.
What is the format?
72-hole stroke play with a field of 156 players. The cut is made after 36 holes to the low 70 scorers and ties. No playoff format — stroke play to the finish.
When was Aronimink last used for a major?
The 1962 PGA Championship, won by Gary Player. The 2026 championship marks the first major at Aronimink in 64 years — a genuinely historic return.
How can I get hospitality or tickets?
Official grounds tickets for competitive rounds are mostly sold out. Practice round passes are still available. Private suites on the 17th hole and club hospitality pavilions remain accessible through official PGA Championship hospitality. LXV is coordinating a member package — register below for priority notification.
