No plans for PGA outside USA or moving off May date

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No plans for PGA outside USA or moving off May date

No plans for PGA outside USA or moving off May date

The PGA Championship is not considering playing the event outside the United States or moving off its current May date, PGA of America officials said on Wednesday.On the eve of the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink, PGA of America chief executive officer Terry Clark and chief championships officer

No plans for PGA outside USA or moving off May date

The PGA Championship is not considering playing the event outside the United States or moving off its current May date, PGA of America officials said on Wednesday.On the eve of the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink, PGA of America chief executive officer Terry Clark and chief championships officer Kerry Haigh crushed any notion of such changes.

The PGA Championship is staying put—and that's official. On the eve of the 108th edition at Aronimink, PGA of America leaders made it crystal clear: don't expect to see this major venture outside the United States or shift from its May slot anytime soon.

CEO Terry Clark and chief championships officer Kerry Haigh firmly shut down any speculation about changes to the event's long-standing identity. "I don't see that being a real focus right now," Clark said of international venues, adding that American courses remain central to the championship's DNA. "I never say never, because we're always trying to improve, but it's not a high priority at this point."

Since the PGA Championship moved from August to May in 2019, whispers of a return to summer have persisted. But Clark insists the current timing is a winner for sponsors and broadcasters alike. "I really think we've got a strong position in May," he said. "I'm always looking at what could make us better, but I'm not actively considering moving it later or back to August. We have a great slot. We can stand out."

The logic is solid. May avoids the scorching heat and thunderstorms that plagued the August window, while also giving the tournament its own spotlight between the Masters (April) and the U.S. Open (June). Every four years, the Olympics claim a late July/early August slot, and the PGA Tour's playoffs now crowd the calendar in August. Clark likes that stability: "We don't have to think about changes for Olympic years. We've realized there's a real way to strengthen our identity in May."

Haigh echoed that sentiment, noting the milder weather makes for a better experience all around. "It's certainly a lot more temperate, a lot more enjoyable for spectators and everyone involved," he said. "May is a great date."

For golf fans and apparel enthusiasts alike, that means one thing: the PGA Championship's classic American feel and springtime tradition are here to stay—perfect for planning your major-season wardrobe around.

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