Inside the Ropes at Aronimink: A PGA Championship Preview Dinner
Step inside one of the country’s most iconic courses for a truly special evening.
Our PGA Championship Preview Dinner offers guests an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring a major championship to life. Set against the backdrop of Aronimink Golf Club, this intimate event brings together some of the game’s most respected voices for an engaging and insightful conversation ahead of the 2026 PGA Championship.
Moderated by acclaimed author and golf storyteller Tom Coyne, the evening features a dynamic panel including PGA Champion Rich Beem, Championship Director Jackie Endsley, and Aronimink’s own Head Golf Professional Jeff Kiddie. Together, they’ll share insider perspectives on course preparation, championship play, and what fans can expect when the world’s best golfers arrive.
Whether you’re a devoted golf enthusiast or simply enjoy unique, elevated experiences and premier networking opportunities, this is a rare opportunity to go “inside the ropes” and be part of the excitement in an intimate, conversational setting.
Space is limited.
Panel Members
MODERATOR | Tom Coyne
Author, course owner & designer, and travel operator. Tom may be best known as a bestselling New York Times author, including A Course Called Ireland where he walked the coast of Ireland playing golf, but he is also the owner of Sullivan County Golf Club, partner in Smyers, Craig, and Coyne course design, operator of Coyne Golf Travel and the editor of The Golfer’s Journal.
Rich Beem | PGA Tour Player, golf analyst, and commentator
Rich won the 2002 PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club, edging Tiger Woods by one stroke. Rich has two additional PGA Tour wins and now competes on the PGA Tour Champions. Rich co-hosted his podcast Beemer’s Best and joined Sky Sports in 2015 as a television commentator and golf analyst.
Jackie Endsley | PGA of America Championship Director
Jackie is the PGA of America’s point of contact with Aronimink Golf Club on all matters for the 2026 PGA Championship. Jackie joined the PGA of America in 2017 and most recently served as the Championship Director for the 2025 Senior PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club.
Jeff Kiddie | Head Golf Professional at Aronimink Golf Club
Jeff was named the 2023 PGA of America Golf Professional of the Year and previously served as the President of the Philadelphia PGA Section. Jeff became a member of the PGA Rules Committee in 2013 and has served as a rules official at four PGA Championships.
Agenda
6.00 pm: Registration & Networking Reception
7.00 pm: Dinner Service
8.00 pm: Panel Discussion
9.00 pm: Conclusion of formal program
Directions & Parking
Please click HERE for more information. On-site parking is available.
Dress Code
Business attire
Registration
Please register by Friday, April 17th
Questions?
Email Alanna Barry at abarry@iabcn.org or call/text 215-772-3101.