05/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/18/2026 11:09
Newtown Square, PA - On Saturday, Governor Josh Shapiro attended the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Delaware County, where he met with CEOs, business leaders, and local officials to attract more private sector investment; highlight Pennsylvania as a premier destination for tourism, business, and world-class events; and work to grow the economy.
Under the Governor's leadership, Visit PA and BusinessPA are leveraging the international spotlight at the 108th PGA Championship to promote Pennsylvania as The Great American Getaway and one of the best states in the nation for businesses looking to grow and succeed.
The Shapiro Administration invested $2.4 million to support the success of the 2026 PGA Championship including $1.5 million through the Sports Marketing and Tourism Account Program (SMAT) and $900,000 through the 2026 Marquis Events Program.
Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has secured $41 billion in private sector investments while creating nearly 23,000 new jobs across the Commonwealth.
Here's what Pennsylvanians are reading about the Governor's visit to Aronomink to bring more private investment to communities across the Commonwealth:
ABC27: Shapiro talks economic impact of major sporting events at PGA Championship
The Philadelphia Inquirer: The PGA Championship didn't boost all Newtown Square small businesses
WHYY: PGA Championship week tees off at Newtown Square's Aronimink Golf Club