PGA Championship: Cost to Attend at Aronimink

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On May 11-17, the PGA Championship will be at Aronimink Golf Club, outside of Philadelphia, for the first time since 1962. Bookies.com did the math on what it costs to attend, factoring in flights from 10 major U.S. markets plus hotels, tickets, food, parking and merchandise for two people. Also bookmark Bookies.com for golf betting guidance.

Tournament Travel Updated April 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Attend the 2026 PGA Championship?
Total trip cost for two fans — Aronimink Golf Club, May 14–17, 2026.
Cheapest
$1,235
Local (Philly area)
Most Expensive
$2,740
Los Angeles, CA
Avg. All Markets
$2,252
Across 10 origins
Tournament
May 14–17
Aronimink GC
Origin Market
Travel
Hotel
Ticket
Food+Drinks
Parking
Merch
Total
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Local (Philly Area)
Within ~45 min of Aronimink
$15
$0
$950
$120
$60
$90
$1,235
Travel (gas + tolls, RT)
Low (Newtown Sq. local)$5
High (Trenton, Wilm.)$30
Avg.$15
Hotel
Sleep at home$0
Avg.$0
Tickets (2 × Thu–Sun)
Low (2 × Thu get-in)$592
High (2 × Sun final)$1,400
Avg.$950
Food + Drinks (2 ppl)
Low (2 beers, food incl.)$40
High (cocktails + wine)$260
Avg.$120
Parking + Rideshare (shared)
Low (Blue/Red Lot, SeatGeek)$41
High (Uber RT, surge)$80
Avg.$60
Merch (PGA Shop)
Low (small souvenir)$30
High (2 hats + tee)$200
Avg. (hat + light gift)$90
Coverage area: Greater Philadelphia — Center City, Delaware County, Chester County, Montgomery County, southern NJ suburbs, northern Delaware. The big saver here is skipping the hotel: lodging is the second-largest expense category for everyone else. Tournament parking + rideshare adds up if a designated driver isn't available.
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Driving Distance
Within ~5 hours · 8 metros avg.
$135
$650
$950
$120
$60
$90
$2,005
Travel (gas + tolls, RT)
Low (Philly local)$25
High (Boston, Pittsburgh)$245
Avg.$135
Hotel (2 nights, 1 room)
Low (suburb chain)$400
High (premium downtown)$1,000
Avg.$650
Tickets (2 × Thu–Sun)
Low (2 × Thu get-in)$592
High (2 × Sun final)$1,400
Avg.$950
Food + Drinks (2 ppl)
Low (2 beers, food incl.)$40
High (cocktails + wine)$260
Avg.$120
Parking + Rideshare (shared)
Low (Blue/Red Lot, SeatGeek)$41
High (Uber RT, surge)$80
Avg.$60
Merch (PGA Shop)
Low (small souvenir)$30
High (2 hats + tee)$200
Avg. (hat + light gift)$90
Markets averaged: New York City, Newark, Long Island, Washington DC, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Boston, Hartford. Travel reflects roundtrip gas at $3.20/gal in a 28-mpg vehicle plus average toll burden. Hotel cost is the dominant variable — drive-in fans staying with friends or family in the Philly area can shave $650 off the trip.
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Atlanta, GA
ATL → PHL · ~2hr flight
$340
$650
$950
$120
$60
$90
$2,210
Flights (2 × RT, May)
Low (2 × basic econ.)$180
High (2 × main cabin)$740
Avg.$340
Hotel (2 nights, 1 room)
Low (suburb chain)$400
High (premium downtown)$1,000
Avg.$650
Tickets (2 × Thu–Sun)
Low (2 × Thu get-in)$592
High (2 × Sun final)$1,400
Avg.$950
Food + Drinks (2 ppl)
Low (2 beers, food incl.)$40
High (cocktails + wine)$260
Avg.$120
Parking + Rideshare (shared)
Low (rental car + lot)$41
High (Uber RT from hotel)$80
Avg.$60
Merch (PGA Shop)
Low (small souvenir)$30
High (2 hats + tee)$200
Avg. (hat + light gift)$90
Note: ATL is the world's busiest airport — Delta hub plus Frontier and Spirit drive prices down. May is historically the cheapest month on this route. Booking 3+ weeks ahead averages $170 per person RT.
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Chicago, IL
ORD → PHL · ~2hr flight
$400
$650
$950
$120
$60
$90
$2,270
Flights (2 × RT, May)
Low (2 × basic econ.)$190
High (2 × main cabin)$840
Avg.$400
Hotel (2 nights, 1 room)
Low (suburb chain)$400
High (premium downtown)$1,000
Avg.$650
Tickets (2 × Thu–Sun)
Low (2 × Thu get-in)$592
High (2 × Sun final)$1,400
Avg.$950
Food + Drinks (2 ppl)
Low (2 beers, food incl.)$40
High (cocktails + wine)$260
Avg.$120
Parking + Rideshare (shared)
Low (rental car + lot)$41
High (Uber RT from hotel)$80
Avg.$60
Merch (PGA Shop)
Low (small souvenir)$30
High (2 hats + tee)$200
Avg. (hat + light gift)$90
Note: ORD–PHL is one of the best-served domestic routes (American, United, Frontier, Spirit) with 9+ daily nonstops. Booking 3+ weeks ahead saves ~30% on average. PHL is 9 miles from downtown Philly with SEPTA rail and rideshare options.
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Dallas, TX
DFW → PHL · ~3.5hr flight
$470
$650
$950
$120
$60
$90
$2,340
Flights (2 × RT, May)
Low (2 × basic econ.)$270
High (2 × main cabin)$970
Avg.$470
Hotel (2 nights, 1 room)
Low (suburb chain)$400
High (premium downtown)$1,000
Avg.$650
Tickets (2 × Thu–Sun)
Low (2 × Thu get-in)$592
High (2 × Sun final)$1,400
Avg.$950
Food + Drinks (2 ppl)
Low (2 beers, food incl.)$40
High (cocktails + wine)$260
Avg.$120
Parking + Rideshare (shared)
Low (rental car + lot)$41
High (Uber RT from hotel)$80
Avg.$60
Merch (PGA Shop)
Low (small souvenir)$30
High (2 hats + tee)$200
Avg. (hat + light gift)$90
Note: American Airlines hub at DFW provides 8 daily nonstops to PHL with flight times around 3:15. Frontier offers budget alternatives. Booking 6+ weeks ahead typically saves $80+ vs. tournament-week pricing.
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Miami, FL
MIA → PHL · ~3hr flight
$500
$650
$950
$120
$60
$90
$2,370
Flights (2 × RT, May)
Low (2 × basic econ.)$220
High (2 × main cabin)$930
Avg.$500
Hotel (2 nights, 1 room)
Low (suburb chain)$400
High (premium downtown)$1,000
Avg.$650
Tickets (2 × Thu–Sun)
Low (2 × Thu get-in)$592
High (2 × Sun final)$1,400
Avg.$950
Food + Drinks (2 ppl)
Low (2 beers, food incl.)$40
High (cocktails + wine)$260
Avg.$120
Parking + Rideshare (shared)
Low (rental car + lot)$41
High (Uber RT from hotel)$80
Avg.$60
Merch (PGA Shop)
Low (small souvenir)$30
High (2 hats + tee)$200
Avg. (hat + light gift)$90
Note: American operates 56+ weekly nonstops MIA–PHL alongside Frontier and Spirit budget options. May is typically the cheapest month on this route. FLL departures often run 10–15% cheaper than MIA.
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Denver, CO
DEN → PHL · ~3.5hr flight
$520
$650
$950
$120
$60
$90
$2,390
Flights (2 × RT, May)
Low (2 × basic econ.)$220
High (2 × main cabin)$860
Avg.$520
Hotel (2 nights, 1 room)
Low (suburb chain)$400
High (premium downtown)$1,000
Avg.$650
Tickets (2 × Thu–Sun)
Low (2 × Thu get-in)$592
High (2 × Sun final)$1,400
Avg.$950
Food + Drinks (2 ppl)
Low (2 beers, food incl.)$40
High (cocktails + wine)$260
Avg.$120
Parking + Rideshare (shared)
Low (rental car + lot)$41
High (Uber RT from hotel)$80
Avg.$60
Merch (PGA Shop)
Low (small souvenir)$30
High (2 hats + tee)$200
Avg. (hat + light gift)$90
Note: United and American both operate daily nonstops, with Frontier offering budget alternatives. May is the cheapest month historically on this route. Per-person averages run $260 RT in economy.
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Phoenix, AZ
PHX → PHL · ~5hr flight
$560
$650
$950
$120
$60
$90
$2,430
Flights (2 × RT, May)
Low (2 × basic econ.)$320
High (2 × main cabin)$1,080
Avg.$560
Hotel (2 nights, 1 room)
Low (suburb chain)$400
High (premium downtown)$1,000
Avg.$650
Tickets (2 × Thu–Sun)
Low (2 × Thu get-in)$592
High (2 × Sun final)$1,400
Avg.$950
Food + Drinks (2 ppl)
Low (2 beers, food incl.)$40
High (cocktails + wine)$260
Avg.$120
Parking + Rideshare (shared)
Low (rental car + lot)$41
High (Uber RT from hotel)$80
Avg.$60
Merch (PGA Shop)
Low (small souvenir)$30
High (2 hats + tee)$200
Avg. (hat + light gift)$90
Note: American operates 50+ weekly nonstops PHX–PHL alongside Frontier budget options. May is the cheapest month historically. Per-person RT averages $280 in economy. Booking 6+ weeks ahead saves significantly.
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Seattle, WA
SEA → PHL · ~5hr flight
$660
$650
$950
$120
$60
$90
$2,530
Flights (2 × RT, May)
Low (2 × basic econ.)$360
High (2 × main cabin)$1,180
Avg.$660
Hotel (2 nights, 1 room)
Low (suburb chain)$400
High (premium downtown)$1,000
Avg.$650
Tickets (2 × Thu–Sun)
Low (2 × Thu get-in)$592
High (2 × Sun final)$1,400
Avg.$950
Food + Drinks (2 ppl)
Low (2 beers, food incl.)$40
High (cocktails + wine)$260
Avg.$120
Parking + Rideshare (shared)
Low (rental car + lot)$41
High (Uber RT from hotel)$80
Avg.$60
Merch (PGA Shop)
Low (small souvenir)$30
High (2 hats + tee)$200
Avg. (hat + light gift)$90
Note: Alaska and American both operate daily nonstops. Five-hour flight time and the cross-country distance pushes pricing higher than midwest markets. Per-person RT averages $330 in May economy.
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Los Angeles, CA
LAX → PHL · ~5hr flight
$870
$650
$950
$120
$60
$90
$2,740
Flights (2 × RT, May)
Low (2 × basic econ.)$320
High (2 × main cabin)$1,400
Avg.$870
Hotel (2 nights, 1 room)
Low (suburb chain)$400
High (premium downtown)$1,000
Avg.$650
Tickets (2 × Thu–Sun)
Low (2 × Thu get-in)$592
High (2 × Sun final)$1,400
Avg.$950
Food + Drinks (2 ppl)
Low (2 beers, food incl.)$40
High (cocktails + wine)$260
Avg.$120
Parking + Rideshare (shared)
Low (rental car + lot)$41
High (Uber RT from hotel)$80
Avg.$60
Merch (PGA Shop)
Low (small souvenir)$30
High (2 hats + tee)$200
Avg. (hat + light gift)$90
Note: LAX–PHL is one of the busier transcontinental routes (American, Spirit, Frontier all operate nonstops). May is historically the cheapest month, but tournament-week pricing runs above the normal $378 RT average. Booking 8+ weeks ahead recommended.
Methodology
Trip profile: Two adults sharing a hotel room for one Championship round (May 14–17). Per-person costs (flights, tickets, food/drinks) are doubled; shared costs (one car, one room, one rideshare) are not. Travel: Drive at $3.20/gal × 28 mpg + tolls; flights are May 2026 RT economy fares to PHL × 2. Hotel: 69 Hotels.com properties within 12 mi of Aronimink, May 15–17, 2 travelers/1 room (median $254/night). Tickets: 2 × Champ+ Grounds passes via SeatGeek/Vivid Seats — Champ+ includes on-site food and non-alcoholic beverages. Food + Drinks: Alcohol only (food is included with Champ+). Parking + Rideshare: Blue/Red Lot at $41 via SeatGeek (PGA's official partner) or Uber RT $60–80. Merch: shop.pga.com — hats $40–50, shirts $40–64, polos $94–185.
Editorial cost estimates · Updated April 2026 · Sources: SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, Expedia, Kayak, official PGA Championship

How Much Does the 2026 PGA Championship Cost? The Quick Answer

For those wondering how much do PGA Championship tickets cost, we found that the rock-bottom get-in price for two people from the Philly area is $1,235, with no flights or hotels.

Anyone within driving distance of Aronimink Golf Club that needs a hotel will spend around $2,005 for two people, factoring in two nights worth of accommodations, two “Championship+ Grounds Tickets” for one round of golf, food and drinks, parking and merchandise.

The “Championship+ Grounds Tickets” for the 2026 PGA Championship appear to be a real cost-saver. All food and non-alcoholic beverages are covered, which helps knock down the total expenditure after the PGA Championship ticket cost.

For those flying into Philadelphia International Airport (or neighboring options, such as Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Ronald Reagan National Airport, Harrisburg International Airport or Washington Dulles Airport), the average cost for two fans was anywhere from $2,210 to $2,740, depending on the city of origin.

All told, the average total trip cost across those 10 markets was $2,252, an example of the lofty cost to attend one of golf’s four major championships.

Where Is the 2026 PGA Championship? Aronimink Golf Club, May 11-17

The 2026 PGA championship location is the Aronimink Golf Club, 3600 St. Davids Rd., Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The course, which also hosted the PGA Championship in 1962, is 12 miles from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Donald Ross designed the course, where Gary Player won the only PGA Championship held there in 1962. Aronimink also hosted 1977 U.S. Amateur and three editions of the BMW Championship: 2010, 2011 and 2018.

For those asking about 2026 PGA Championship dates, this year’s event starts on Monday, May 11 through Sunday, May 17. Practice rounds are Monday to Wednesday, followed by championship rounds from Thursday through Sunday. The cost analysis for the PGA championship at Aronimink assumes fans attending one championship round on a Friday or Saturday with a hotel stay on either night.

2026 PGA Championship Ticket Prices: What You'll Actually Pay

All face-value “Championship+ Ground Tickets” are sold out for this year’s PGA Championship. But resale markets provide another path to buy PGA Championship 2026 tickets, with prices ranging from around $165 per ticket on Thursday to more than $700 on Sunday.

For those looking to purchase 2026 PGA Championship tickets, the “Championship+ Grounds Tickets” are still a great value, even at elevated resale prices, with an average cost of around $475.

Those tickets allow patrons unlimited non-alcoholic drinks and food at each of the concession stands on the Philly area course. That perk provides a major value add and helps reduce PGA Championship costs across the board.

Anybody looking to scoop one of those “Championship+ Grounds Tickets,” SeatGeek is the official resale partner of the event. Other outlets such as Vivid Seats, StubHub and TicketNetwork have tickets as well.

There’s also the premium Club PGA Hospitality Tickets level. That has a resale cost of around $1,200 per day, with a maximum of around $1,800. That level of VIP golf spectating includes premium hospitality venues overlooking the eighth and 10th greens, with chef-inspired menus and an open bar. This ticket level is best for clients or special occasions.

Entrance is free for military and veterans through the GovX program, while juniors aged 15 and under can enter for free with a ticketed adult.

Hotels Near Aronimink Golf Club: What to Budget

Anyone looking to score a hotel near Aronimink Golf Club should be ready to spend at least $200 per night. As of late April, Hotels.com showed 69 properties within 12 miles of the course that have a median rate of $254 per night during championship weekend.

Hotels near Aronimink Golf Club range in price because of several factors. Rooms in towns such as Media, King of Prussia or Conshohocken, from brands including Hampton Inns, Holiday Inn Expresses and Best Westerns, show an average rate of around $200 per night.

Premium boutique hotels in downtown Philadelphia, such as the Four Seasons, Logan or Rittenhouse, all average north of $500 per night during mid-May. That factors in a two-night stay on Friday and Saturday for one room.

In between, you’ll find the “mid-tier” hotels near Aronimink Golf Club average around $325 per night, landing you at something such as a Hilton Garden Inn, Marriott Courtyard or Sheraton Great Valley.

Getting to Aronimink from 10 Major Markets

Those flying to the 2026 PGA Championship are going to have to be ready to shell out premium bucks. You will spend around $1,000 more than someone from the greater Philadelphia area.

If you can drive in from New York, Washington D.C., Baltimore or Pittsburgh, the average travel cost of gas and tolls is around $135 round-trip. The cheapest fly-in market is Atlanta (to PHL), at $170 per person, round trip.

West Coast markets are the most expensive. Fares average $435 per person round-trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to PHL, then Seattle is next, at $330 out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Luckily for flyers, May’s generally the cheapest month to fly domestically in the United States. Booking at least three weeks in advance can help you score the biggest savings, at roughly 30% on most routes.

The course is nine miles from Philadelphia International Airport. Rideshares between the two run anywhere from $25-to-$35 each way, while SEPTA Regional Rail runs to Wayne/Bryn Mawr, giving attendees a potential budget option.

Food, Parking and Merch: The Hidden On-Site Costs

Food & drinks ($120 average, 2 people)

The event’s “Championship+ Ground Tickets” are a unique option for golf fans, offering unlimited entrées, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks from any concession stand on the course. That means your only cost if you have such a ticket is on alcohol. Beer at recent PGA Championships ran from $12 to $14, while wine and cocktails have cost $15-$20. That all averages out to around $80-to-$120 for the day, in PGA Championship cost for all refreshments. That price can spike if you hit the William Hill Wine Lounge, Tito’s Golf Club or Elijah Craig Speakeasy sponsor activations during the tournament.

Parking ($60 average, shared)

Buying resale parking passes on SeatGeek averages out to $41 per day in either the Blue or Red lots, the same price as a single resale Thursday ticket. Rideshare from a hotel will cost anywhere from $60-to$80 roundtrip, depending on distance and surge pricing, meaning parking is the cheaper option, in all likelihood, for those that can drive into Aronimink Golf Club.

Merchandise ($90 average, 2 people)

The PGA Shop at Aronimink will have Aronimink-and-Championship-branded gear from Imperial, Ahead, Ralph Lauren, Adidas, and Under Armour during the event. Those items range in price from hats and T-shirts, which start at $40 each and go up to $64, while polo shirts will run you anywhere from $94-to-$185 and quarter-zips north of $185 each, meaning your budget for a hat and small souvenir is $90, at least, or $200-plus if you buy two hats and a T-shirt.

How to Attend the 2026 PGA Championship for Less

For those looking to attend the 2026 PGA Championship on a budget, getting tickets for a Thursday or Friday round instead of the weekend will save you anywhere from 40-to-60% on average, plus the field is full with the cutline taking effect on Saturday.

Golf fans can also check the PGA Championship ticket cost for practice rounds that run from Monday to Wednesday, which are historically much cheaper than tournament days.

Active duty military or retired veterans can get free grounds access for anyone that qualifies (plus one guest) via GovX verification.

Anyone with children 15 or younger can also reduce their PGA Championship ticket costs automatically, with free entrance for the children if they are with a ticketed adult. A maximum of two juniors per adult per day are allowed.

Those traveling to Aronimink Golf Club by car or airplane can reduce their tournament weekend expenditures by staying further away. Hotels in places such as West Chester, Exton or even Wilmington (Delaware) should be $100 savings or more compared to similar accommodations in Newtown Square or Wayne.

Finally, make sure you’re eating the food that’s included in your ticket. Those “Championship+ Grounds Tickets” include food and non-alcoholic beverages, providing real value for fans. If you skip the bar, you can save more than $80 for a full day at Aronimink Golf Club in mid-May.

FAQs

Q: Where is the 2026 PGA Championship?

A: The 2026 PGA Championship is at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, about 17 miles west of downtown Philadelphia. It's the first PGA Championship at Aronimink since 1962.

Q: When is the 2026 PGA Championship?

A: The tournament runs Monday, May 11 through Sunday, May 17, 2026. Practice rounds are Monday through Wednesday; championship rounds are Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17.

Q: How much do 2026 PGA Championship tickets cost?

A: Face-value Championship+ Grounds Tickets are sold out, so resale is the only path. Single-day resale ranges from around $165 for Thursday up to $700+ for Sunday's final round. Daily Club PGA hospitality tickets run $1,200-$1,800.

Q: How much does it cost to attend the 2026 PGA Championship?

A: For two people attending one championship round, expect to spend around $1,235 if you're local to Philadelphia, $2,005 if you're driving in, and $2,210-$2,740 if you're flying in — depending on origin city. The 10-market average is $2,252.

Q: How many people attend the PGA Championship?

A: The 2026 PGA Championship is expected to draw more than 200,000 spectators across the full week, with championship rounds (Thu-Sun) seeing the largest daily crowds.

Q: Are PGA Championship tickets sold out for 2026?

A: Yes, all face-value Championship+ Grounds Tickets for Thursday through Sunday are sold out. Resale tickets are available via SeatGeek (official resale partner), Vivid Seats, StubHub and TicketNetwork.

Q: Is food included in PGA Championship tickets?

A: Yes, with Championship+ Grounds Tickets. Those include food and non-alcoholic beverage programs at all concession venues throughout the grounds. Each visit, ticket holders can redeem one entree, one snack and one non-alcoholic beverage. Alcoholic beverages are sold separately.

Methodology Notes

Cost estimates assume two adults sharing one hotel room for two nights (Friday and Saturday), with both attending one championship round. Flight costs reflect average May 2026 round-trip economy fares from each market's primary airport to Philadelphia International (PHL), researched April 2026. Hotel costs are based on Hotels.com search results for properties within 12 miles of Aronimink for the May 15-17, 2026 window (median $254/night for two travelers in one room). Ticket prices are sourced from SeatGeek and Vivid Seats resale listings (April 2026 snapshots), averaged across Thursday through Sunday. Food and drink estimates reflect alcohol-only spending given the Championship+ inclusive food program. Parking and rideshare costs use SeatGeek official tournament parking ($41/day Blue/Red Lots) and Uber estimates from Newtown Square hotels. Merch costs reference current shop.pga.com pricing for Aronimink-branded items.

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