The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club: A historic Philadelphia Institution. Aronimink Golf Club, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, stands as one of the region’s most prestigious and historic golf facilities. Founded in the early 20th century, the club has established itself as a cornerstone of Philadelphia’s golfing community and a significant venue within professional and amateur golf circles. The club features championship-caliber golf courses designed to challenge skilled golfers while maintaining accessibility for members of varying abilities. Aronimink’s facilities have hosted numerous regional tournaments, amateur competitions, and professional events throughout its history, establishing the club as an important venue… Read More »

Article and photo of Kevin Hammer provided by USGA. ed   Dedicated golf leader, son of a PGA professional elected as the 68th president of the United States Golf Association LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – Mar. 1, 2026 – The United States Golf Association announced it has elected Kevin Hammer, of Boynton Beach, Fla., as its 68th president at the Association’s Annual Meeting in New York, N.Y. Hammer will serve a two-year term spearheading the USGA Executive Committee, the volunteer-led policy-making board that provides essential oversight and organization to the USGA’s full-time staff. Hammer brings a lifetime of golf experience to… Read More »

Article provided by National Golf Foundation.ed “Over the past two years, the total number of open and operating golf courses in the U.S. is virtually unchanged.” “The number of annual course closures has decreased for five straight years, with the 2024 number of shuttered courses dipping to its lowest levels since 2004. Meanwhile, new course openings and development are both up.” Even with the game’s post-pandemic trajectory and notable participation and play gains in recent years, it is a departure from the supply correction that the U.S. golf market has experienced for much of the past two decades. Since 2022… Read More »