NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (KYW Newsradio) — The PGA Championship is making a historic return to Delaware County next week, the first time since 1962. More than 200,000 people are expected to attend the championship at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Delaware County, from May 11 to 17.
Here’s what visitors need to know and what they can expect during the weeklong tournament.
Course prep
The Aronimink Golf Club closed to members in November so that the course would be in perfect shape for the PGA Championship. Tournament chairman Mike Lewers said it has taken a small army with thousands of volunteers and contractors to get everything done.
“It is unbelievable how much work goes into such a concentrated period of time,” he said.
More than 200 structures were built from scratch, covering about 750,000 square feet of floor space.
“Hospitality suites and viewing stands. It looks great. It’s going to provide great viewership for the audience,” he said.
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Tournament chairman Mike Lewers is a long-time Aronimink member, and he said it is a great honor to host again.
“[Aronimink was] completed in 1928, so it’s nearly 100 years old, and what’s amazing is that it still is a championship-level golf course,” he boasted.
Lewers said decades of investment and stewardship ensure Aronimink remains one of the best courses in the world. “So we’re thrilled to be back again, at it in 2026, and it’s going to be incredible,” he said.
Golf legend Gary Player won the PGA Championship the last time it was held at Aronimink. He took home $13,000 for his victory. This year’s winner will likely walk off with $3.5 million.
Economic impact
The region hopes the tournament will bring some big economic wins off the course.
Rob Macpherson with Visit Delco said visitors will be able to experience everything the county has to offer beyond the golf course. Visit Delco is collaborating with the PGA to highlight dining, leisure and lodging in the region, which visitors can find in the PGA app.
Macpherson said they’re feeling optimistic about a significant economic bump. In 2025, the county saw an increase of $100 million in visitation economic impact from the year before.
“And that’s without these major events,” he said. “That’s without something that’s going to bring 200,000 people to our community.”
PGA estimates show the championship consistently generates more than $100 million for host regions.
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Know before you go
The PGA has released a Spectator Guide to help attendees navigate the week. The highlights:
There will not be any on-site parking at Aronimink. Visitors are encouraged to take SEPTA’s Regional Rail to Paoli Station, where shuttles will transport them directly to the championship entrance. Rideshares will also have a designated lot with shuttle service to the course. Those driving to the event must use one of two pre-paid public parking lots in Delaware County, each with shuttle access.
Use the PGA Championships app for tickets, navigation and real-time updates. See here for available ticket information.
All on-site purchases are cashless. Mobile and card payments are accepted.
