The 2026 PGA Championship: A major homecoming for Philadelphia

One of golf’s four major men’s championships is coming to the Philadelphia region as part of a massive 2026 sports season.

The 2026 PGA Championship will take place this May 14-17 at the historic Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, featuring more than 150 of the world’s elite golfers.

This is what every golf fan needs to know about the major tournament — from how to catch the action, hotels worth the stay, the golfers expected to play the course, and some of Philadelphia’s best golf-themed attractions.

2026 PGA Championship: Essential Guide

• Host Venue: Aronimink Golf Club (3600 St. Davids Rd., Newtown Square, PA 19073) in Philadelphia’s countryside.
• Tournament Dates: Thursday, May 14 – Sunday, May 17, 2026.
• Practice Rounds: Monday, May 11 – Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
• Defending Champion: Scottie Scheffler (World No. 1).
• The Trophy: The Wanamaker Trophy, named after Philadelphia’s Rodman Wanamaker.

A historic setting for the 2026 PGA Championship

All the action takes place at Aronimink Golf Club, a historic private golf club dating back to 1896 — making it 20 years older than the Professional Golf Association of America (PGA) itself.

Aronimink has a storied history of hosting premier events:

• 1962 PGA Championship: Legend Gary Player famously claimed the Wanamaker Trophy for the first time here.
• Recent Highlights: The club hosted the Women’s PGA Championship in 2020, AT&T National in 2010 and 2011, and the BMW Championship in 2018.
• Diverse Pedigree: The course has also hosted major U.S. Amateur events, as well as the Senior PGA Championship.

2026 PGA Championship tournament schedule & tickets

The four-day tournament runs from Thursday, May 14 to Sunday, May 17. Fans can also attend practice rounds from Monday, May 11 through Wednesday, May 13 to see their favorite players up close in a more-relaxed environment.

As many as 200,000 fans attended last year’s PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in North Carolina.

Tickets are available for the 108th PGA Championship through SeatGeek, which serves as the official resell platform for the event.

• Championship+ Grounds Tickets: The most common pass includes access to the grounds, public grandstands, and The PGA Shops presented by Chase Sapphire.
• The tastiest perk: Each Championship+ ticketholder receives one entrée, one snack, and one non-alcoholic beverage during every visit to the concession stands while at the course. Fans can visit the concessions as much as they’d like.
• Premium experiences: Club PGA passes offer climate-controlled hospitality with a buffet and open bar, while Championship+ With 17 Green Viewing passes provide semi-private views of the 17th hole with inclusive beer and wine.

Tickets prices range dramatically with Monday’s practice round the cheapest and Sunday’s championship round the most expensive.

Looking to not miss any of the action? The Weekly Championship+ Ticket Package (starting at $1,209+) includes all the perks of the daily Championship+ ticket, but for all seven days of golf at Aronimink.

Active-duty military, veterans, reservists, and children aged 15 and under can receive free grounds access.

Getting to Aronimink

The club is about 20 miles west from Philadelphia International Airport, Amtrak’s 30th Street Station, and Center City Philadelphia.

Full public transit, parking, and rideshare information will be announced by the PGA Championship on March 31.

What golfers will tee off at the 2026 PGA Championship?

While the final field is confirmed closer to the event, fans can expect the best players in the world.

• Scottie Scheffler: The World No. 1 golfer and New Jersey-born superstar will look to defend his 2025 Wanamaker Trophy
• Major Champions: Past PGA Championship winners and any winner of a major championship – the Masters, U.S. Open, or The Open — in the past five years are automatically qualified. That list includes Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, and Xander Schauffele. Tiger Woods, recovering from multiple surgeries in 2025, is also qualified to play as a past winner.
• PGA Tour Winners: Any winner of a PGA Tour event since last year’s tournament will qualify for the field, as well as the players atop the Tour’s money list in the last year.

Local golf attractions to enhance your trip

Philadelphia and its countryside is one of the best golf destinations in the country, with dozens of public and private courses – including several within the city limits.

The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia offers affordable, family-friendly public golf experiences at two courses it operates in the city: John F. Byrne Golf Club in Northeast Philadelphia, and Walnut Lane Golf Club in the city’s Roxborough neighborhood.

From downtown hotels with simulators to practice your swing, to a state-of-the-art driving range in West Philadelphia, your

• The Bellevue Hotel: This Center City Philadelphia icon was recently renovated and includes access to the Sporting Club, featuring golf simulators and other fitness amenities.
• On Location packages: The PGA Championship teamed with On Location for stay packages at Canopy by Hilton – Philadelphia Center City that include Championship+ Tickets, dedicated shuttle service, and other perks.
• Topgolf: Locations in King of Prussia and Northeast Philadelphia.
• Five Iron Golf: Urban simulators in Rittenhouse Square, Logan Square, and Fishtown.
• A real treat are the new bays at the recently rejuvenated Lincoln Financial Center at Cobbs Creek driving range in West Philadelphia. There are 68 TopTracer range bays available at affordable prices, with access to the Little Horse Tavern.

The Philadelphia connection: The Wanamaker Trophy

The Wanamaker Trophy makes a true homecoming in 2026.

Its namesake, Rodman Wanamaker, was a Philadelphia department store magnate and philanthropist. Locals will be familiar with the Wanamaker Building in Center City, home to the famous holiday light show and Wanamaker Organ.

In 1916, Wanamaker organized the meeting that led to the founding of the PGA and provided the funding for the first professional tournament.

The trophy — a 27-pound shiny masterpiece standing 28 inches tall — is engraved with the names of every champion. Winners get to keep the trophy for a year before returning it for award to the next champion. They do get to take home a smaller replica.