PGA Championship To Bring Road Closures, Drone Ban, Traffic Delays To Newtown

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Traffic restrictions and a drone ban will be in place during the PGA Championship next month in Newtown Square.

The 2026 PGA Championship will run from May 11-17 at Aronimink Golf Club.

Here's what to expect, according to Newtown Township Police:

St. Davids Road Closure

St. Davids Road will be closed on all tournament days except to people with appropriate hang tags.

Closures will be in place from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. But the road could reopen as early as 6 p.m. some days if play allows.

School buses, trash, lawn and "at-home" medical services will be allowed through if they have appropriate markings and addresses along that route.

"If possible, reschedule any services for that week as there will be delays getting through to effected neighborhoods," police said.

Weather delays could extend the tournament until May 18.

Traffic Flow

Police will help with traffic flow on surrounding roadways in an effort to minimize inconvenience for residents.

Emergency services in the township will be staffed at normal levels. All emergency services at the tournament are supplemental and PGA-funded.

Drone Ban

The FAA has authorized "No Fly Zone" for unauthorized aircraft, including drones, in the area surrounding Aronimink Golf Club from May 11-17.

Drone detection and mitigation teams will handle unauthorized aircraft use.