The PGA of America clearly likes to have all of its ducks in a row and allow itself plenty of time to plan for future Championships. After the 105th edition of the event comes to a close on Sunday, attention will quickly turn to next year’s edition, when the PGA Championship heads to Louisville, Kentucky and Valhalla Golf Club. A number of other future venues have also been locked in. In fact, we know where the tournament will be played for several years to come.
2024, Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky
Rory McIlroy lifts the famous trophy in 2014
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The last time the PGA Championship was held at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Valhalla, Rory McIlroy lifted the Wanamaker Trophy for a second time. Tiger Woods (2000) and Mark Brooks (1996) also won the Championship here, and it played host to the Ryder Cup in 2008, which was won by the U.S.
2025, Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, North Carolina
A 24-year-old Justin Thomas wins at Quail Hollow
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The PGA Championship will return to Quail Hollow for the second time in 2025. Justin Thomas was victorious here in May 2017, when he finished two shots clear of Francesco Molinari, Louis Oosthuizen and Patrick Reed. Founded in 1959, the course, which was originally designed by famed golf course architect George Cobb, is widely regarded as one of the finest layouts in the southeastern United States.
2026, Aronimink Golf Club, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Sei Young Kim wins at Aronimink during the pandemic
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Donald Ross-designed Aronimink will be the first venue to stage each of the PGA of America’s three rotating Major Championships (PGA Championship, KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship and KPMG Women’s PGA Championship). Sei Young Kim won the 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship when there were no fans present because of the Covid pandemic.
2027 & 2034, PGA Frisco, Frisco, Texas
Architect Gil Hanse on the new site at PGA Frisco
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The PGA will be bringing two Championships to the Gil Hanse-designed East Course at PGA Frisco, which will run more than 7,600 yards from the tips. According to Golf Digest, the Ryder Cup will also likely visit Texas further down the line. Frisco is the new HQ for the PGA of America.
2028, The Olympic Club, Lake Course, San Francisco, California
Webb Simpson conquers The Olympic Club in 2012
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The Olympic Club boasts a storied history and a long list of champions….
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