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History of Aronimink
Aronimink Golf Club is a private Platinum Golf Club located just outside of Philadelphia in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The Club has a rich history dating back to 1896.
1896 – 1925
In December of 1896, the corner of 52nd Street and Chester Avenue was the birthplace of the Belmont Golf Association, an outgrowth of Belmont Cricket Club. A handful of cricketers led by Harrison Townsend laid out a few rudimentary golf holes here. In 1900, the Belmont golfers incorporated themselves as the Aronimink Golf Club.
1902, the Aronimink golfers moved less than a mile down the road to 54th Street and Whitby Avenue. In 1913, the Club moved to Drexel Hill, where it remained for 13 years.
1926 – 2023
In 1926, the club purchased 300 acres in Newtown Square, and on Memorial Day of 1928, they relocated to the present clubhouse, which was designed by Charles Barton Keen. Donald Ross was tasked with designing the layout for 18 holes on the property.
Since that time, the course has undergone numerous alterations over the years, all the while staying faithful to Ross's initial design principles, aimed at challenging even the most skilled players.
2024 & Beyond
Aronimink is set to host the 2026 PGA Championship, which will coincide with the United States semiquincentennial celebration, and marks the 250th anniversary of America’s founding in 1776 in Philadelphia.
At the official opening of the Club's Centennial Year, 1996, a rededication of the course took place, together with the unveiling of the plaque behind the 1st tee.
I intended to make this my masterpiece, but not until today did I realize that I built better than I knew.
Current Capital Project investments include a renovated Hall of Champions, Dining Areas, Golf Patio, Racquets Center, as well as a brand new Golf Learning Center and Pool Facility
Aronimink has hosted a number of significant golf events during its storied history, including: the 1962 PGA Championship (won by Gary Player), the 1977 U.S. Amateur (John Fought), the 2003 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship (John Jacobs), 2010 & 2011 AT&T National (’10 Justin Rose) (’11 Nick Watney) and the 2018 BMW Championship (Keegan Bradley). With the 2020 KPMG Women's PGA Championship (Sei Young Kim), Aronimink became the first venue to stage each of the PGA of America's three rotating major championships (PGA Championship, KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, KPMG Women's PGA Championship).
1962 PGA Championship Film
Ranked #28: 2025-2026 Platinum Clubs® Golf & Country Clubs of the World
Ranked #8: 2025-2026 Platinum Clubs® of America - Golf Clubs & Golf Digest - America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses