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2026 PGA Championship Director Resigns Four Months Before Aronimink Major

The PGA says preparations remain on track under its experienced team despite the late change.

Overview

  • Ryan Ogle confirmed his exit Friday in a LinkedIn post, stepping down as tournament director four months before the event near Philadelphia.
  • He said he accepted a new role to let his family settle after eight relocations in 13 years with the PGA.
  • The PGA of America said planning for the championship remains fully on track and promised to share next steps at the appropriate time.
  • The association has not identified a replacement, declining to say if one has been chosen.
  • The move follows CEO Derek Sprague’s recent resignation for family reasons, with Golf Channel reporting a new CEO is expected to be named in the coming weeks.