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Delaware County Golf Club Lands 2 Major PGA Tournaments Over Next Decade

NEWTOWN SQUARE, P.A. (CBS) -- The Aronimink Golf Club has landed two major tournaments over the next decade.

PGA executives gathered before the cameras in the Aronimink clubhouse to say that the historic club in Newtown Square will now host two majors.

"I am thrilled to announce that the KPGM Women's PGA Championship in 2020 will be here at Aronimink Golf Club," said PGA Vice President Suzy Whaley.

Then, she divulged the men's major.

"I'm really excited to announce that the 2027 PGA championship will be right here at Aronimink Golf Club," she said.

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The club's president, Joe Fabrizio, understands the impact to the region.

"Without question, it's going to be a big economic boost to the area," he said.

Each tournament is expected to attract as many as 250,000 golf fans.

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