Aronimink Golf Course Hole-by-Hole (2026 PGA Championship Course)

Aronimink Golf Club takes centre stage for the 2026 PGA Championship, offering a classic Donald Ross test that will examine every part of a player’s game. Here’s a full hole‑by‑hole look at how the course will play.

Set up as a par 70 at just over 7,300 yards for the championship, Aronimink is a rugged, bunkered Ross design restored and sharpened by Gil Hanse that rewards precise driving, smart angles and disciplined iron play.

With sloping fairways, elevated and tiered greens, and sand seemingly everywhere, there are very few breathing spots from the opening tee shot to the uphill approach into 18.

Who will conquer Aronimink in 2026? Which of the leading contenders will lift the Wanamaker Trophy this time around?

2026 PGA Championship Hole-by-Hole at Aronimink Golf Course

Full hole-by-hole guide to the Aronimink course, one of the best in Pennsylvania, with details on par, yardage and the unique challenge of each hole.

Hole 1 – Par 4, 434 yards

The opener plays downhill away from the clubhouse before climbing back up toward an elevated green. Four bunkers sit on the right side of the landing area, catching any drive that drifts with the fairway’s gentle tilt.

The approach is uphill to a green guarded by bunkers on both sides, and shots that come up short or misjudge the elevation can easily roll back or peel off the edges.

The putting surface tilts back and to the left, so leaving the ball below the hole will be vital to avoid a nervy first two‑putt of the day.

Hole 2 – Par 4, 413 yards

This dogleg‑left par 4 features a partially blind landing area that slopes from left to right, making it difficult to hold the ideal line.

A cluster of six bunkers at the corner of the dogleg tightens the tee shot, tempting players to take on more of the corner for a shorter approach.

The green is large and contoured, guarded by two front bunkers, while a collection area long gathers any shot that flies too far.

Expect players to shape drives to the left side, then favour the heart of the green rather than chase tucked pins early in the round.

Hole 3 – Par 4, 455 yards

A classic Ross par 4 where sand defines the strategy from tee to green. A dozen bunkers are staggered along both sides of the fairway, offering options off the tee but punishing indecision and slight misses.

The hole gently rises toward a green protected by two bunkers at the front, squeezing the entrance and forcing an aerial approach.

With so much sand in play and a demanding second shot, par here will feel like a small victory, particularly if the wind is into the players’ faces.

Hole 4 – Par 4, 457 yards

The fourth is another strong two‑shotter, playing uphill from the tee with bunkers guarding both sides of the landing area.

Most players will look to carry those bunkers with a solid drive, setting up a wedge or short iron into the green despite the listed yardage.

The green itself is two‑tiered, adding a premium to distance control on the approach and leaving very tricky putts when the ball finishes on the wrong level. Expect subtle pin positions on the slopes to create early separation on the leaderboard.

Hole 5 – Par 3, 171 yards

The first par 3 is a mid‑iron test that demands accuracy more than brute strength. A series of bunkers frame the hole visually and sit ready to snag anything slightly off‑line, while the green’s internal contours make finding the correct section essential.

With swirling breezes and a green that sheds shots to the fringes, this will be one of those “sleeper” holes where a careless swing or mis‑club can lead to an early bogey.

Hole 6 – Par 4, 402 yards

Short on the card but full of danger, the sixth is a dogleg right with several bunkers guarding the right side of the fairway.

The ideal tee shot shapes left‑to‑right around the corner without over‑fading into the sand, leaving a short iron into a green that is well‑protected and subtly contoured.

Aggressive players may attack the corner to gain a wedge in, but anything over‑done brings a tough bunker recovery or blocked angle into play.

Hole 7 – Par 4, 431 yards

Seven is a dogleg‑right par 4 with a blind or semi‑blind fairway from the tee, forcing players to trust their line rather than see the landing area clearly.

A well‑placed drive leaves only a wedge or short iron into the green, but missing the fairway brings overhanging trees and unforgiving rough into play.

The green is angled slightly and protected by bunkers that tighten the approach, rewarding precise distance control.

Hole 8 – Par 3, 242 yards

The long par‑3 eighth is a brute – over 240 yards and typically playing as a long‑iron or hybrid for the field. Bunkers protect the front and sides of the green, and anything short can feed back down the false front or into sand.

With limited bailout areas and a green that sheds shots to the edges, many players will be aiming for the fat of the putting surface and walking away content with three.

Hole 9 – Par 5, 605 yards

The first par 5 on the course is a long, straight three‑shotter for most of the field, playing slightly uphill toward the clubhouse.

Bunkers border the landing zones for both tee shot and second shot, framing the fairway and tightening the target for players who try to gain extra distance.

The green is relatively less severe by Ross standards, reflecting his intent for this to be a par 5 that can be reached in two by the longest hitters in ideal conditions.

For everyone else, position on the lay‑up and spin control on the wedge will determine whether it yields a genuine birdie chance or a nervy par save.

Hole 10 – Par 4, 472 yards

The back nine begins with a stout par 4 that bends gently and asks for a precise tee shot between fairway bunkers and rough.

Two fairway bunkers on the right serve as the ideal visual target, with drives feeding off them toward the centre of the fairway.

From there, players face a long or mid‑iron into a green with typical Ross movement, where approaches missing on the wrong side can leave a difficult up‑and‑down.

Hole 11 – Par 4, 425 yards

The 11th is another bunker‑heavy par 4, with sand divided fairly evenly on both sides of the fairway and surrounding the green.

Tee shots that find the short grass will still need to navigate cross‑bunkers and pinching hazards as the fairway narrows toward the green.

The approach demands a well‑struck iron to a green that is defended by bunkers and subtle slopes, making this an easy hole to drop a shot on if the tee ball is even slightly offline.

Hole 12 – Par 4, 466 yards

Twelve plays downhill from the tee into a fairway that appears extremely narrow thanks to a dozen or so bunkers scattered along both sides.

The visual intimidation is real: players see more sand than short grass as they stand on the tee. The approach is then played to an elevated, two‑tiered green that slopes from back to front and is guarded by a deep bunker on the right.

Finding the correct tier will be essential to avoid treacherous, swing‑changing putts.

Hole 13 – Par 4, 385 yards

The shortest par 4 on the course, 13 brings classic risk‑reward into the closing stretch. The fairway landing area is tight and squeezed by bunkers on both sides, forcing players to decide whether to hit less than driver for position or try to get as close to the green as possible.

More bunkers narrow the front of the green, which is wider toward the back, meaning the safe play is often a wedge into the broader rear section.

Expect a mix of aggressive plays and conservative strategies here as players balance opportunity with danger.

Hole 14 – Par 3, 216 yards

Fourteen is a demanding long iron par 3 that will test nerve and ball‑striking in the heart of the back nine.

Bunkers and tightly mown run‑offs surround a green that is tilted and contoured, punishing any shot that fails to find the appropriate section.

With scoring chances at 13 and 16, this hole serves as a stern check on momentum before the closing stretch.

Hole 15 – Par 4, 546 yards

A new back tee has turned the 15th into one of the longest par 4s ever seen in a major championship. At 546 yards, it will play as a true monster, particularly if conditions are not firm and fast.

Players will need a huge drive just to give themselves a long iron or fairway metal into a well‑protected green, and many may face three‑shot strategies on what is still listed as a par 4.

This hole could produce some of the biggest scoring swings late on Sunday.

Hole 16 – Par 5, 555 yards

Sixteen offers the field a reachable par 5, but it is no pushover. At 555 yards, most of the field will have the length to get home in two, yet the wide, shallow green favours players who can hit it high and land the ball softly.

Bunkers and run‑offs around the green make lay‑up and wedge strategy just as important as the decision to go for it.

In the context of a par‑70 setup, this is one of the few holes where you can almost guarantee players will be thinking “birdie” the moment they step on the tee.

Hole 17 – Par 3, 229 yards

A late‑round long‑iron test, the 17th is a 229‑yard par 3 that can feel like a par 4 when the wind is up.

The green is heavily defended by bunkers and slopes, and missing on the wrong side will leave brutally difficult chips or long putts across multiple contours.

With the finish in sight, players will be balancing aggression against simple survival here, knowing that a three is an excellent score.

Hole 18 – Par 4, 490 yards

The finishing hole is a big, uphill dogleg‑right par 4 that asks for one last committed drive and a precise long‑iron approach.

Trees flank both sides of the fairway and a trio of bunkers on the right side tighten the landing area, demanding shape and accuracy from the tee.

The approach plays uphill to a large, terraced green, where pin positions are likely to favour the four corners of the complex.

Under Sunday pressure, this green will offer both heroic birdie chances and heartbreaking three‑putts, making it a fitting stage for the Wanamaker Trophy to be decided.