When the world’s best golfers step onto the tee at Aronimink Golf Club in May 2026, it won’t just be another PGA Championship. It will be a homecoming, a celebration of tradition and a milestone in both golf and American history. For one week, the rolling fairways of Aronimink Golf Club will serve as the epicenter of the sport while the nation itself marks 250 years of independence just down the road in Philadelphia.
For Aronimink, the championship is both a nod to the past and a promise for the future. It underscores the club’s commitment to hosting the game’s biggest moments while honoring its roots. For golf fans, it will be a chance to witness history in the making—on the course and in the larger story of America’s 250th year.
This is the second time Aronimink Golf Club will host the PGA Championship. The first was back in 1962 when Gary Player claimed the first of his two PGA Championship titles. 2026 PGA Championship Director Ryan Ogle is looking forward to the event. He said, “Bringing the PGA Championship to Aronimink Golf Club and Newtown Square next May is more than just hosting a Major. It’s a chance to celebrate a region that lives and breathes sports. With the world’s best players competing on one of golf’s most premier courses, the 2026 PGA Championship will be a once-in-a-generation moment for spectators, the community and the game itself.”
For our local businesses, the highly anticipated PGA Championship means an opportunity to connect and benefit from the influx of staff, volunteers and visitors to our area. An opportunity that our Newtown Square Business Association deemed worthy of exploration and discussion about how this championship event could best serve our community and local business owners.
On Thursday, September 18th, members of our Newtown Square Business Association and their guests gathered for a PGA Championship Fireside Chat with Ryan Ogle, the PGA Championship’s 2026 Director. The event took place at the Hilton Garden Inn, beginning with a casual meet-and-greet, followed by photo opportunities with the prestigious Wanamaker Trophy. Members and guests then moved into the main ballroom, where Ryan Ogle introduced himself, detailed his path in the golf industry and elaborated on what led him to this leadership role.
This fireside chat allowed our local business owners to ask Ryan important questions about the economic and community impact, local business and vendor engagement, ticketing and hospitality, operations, fan attendance and sustainability and volunteer opportunities. Ryan ended the discussion with his thoughts and closing reflections about his experiences through the years, including his challenges, rewards, advice and his thoughts on the legacy this championship will leave on our region.
The 108th PGA Championship will be played from May 11 to 17, 2026. Few venues could better embody the spirit of that anniversary than a Philadelphia-area club steeped in tradition. Fans traveling to the region will find themselves immersed not only in golf but also in history—able to walk the fairways one day and Independence Hall the next.
There is no doubt that this event will leave a lasting impression on our community and will serve as an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the place we love to call home. Thank you to the folks at the PGA Championship and to the Newtown Square Business Association for making these meaningful connections and for sharing our mission of Bringing People Together.