Aronimink Field Edge
Course-specific edge scores. Par 70 · 7,394 yards · 180 bunkers · Precision over power.
Par 70 with only 2 par 5s means birdie opportunities are deliberately rationed. 180 bunkers — more than almost all other US major hosts — demand elite recovery play all week. Three of four par 3s are over 210 yards, making long iron precision a major differentiator. The par-3 17th with its pond-guarded left side has decided multiple championships at this venue. Pure power players are exposed. Precision, patience, and short game win here.
Methodology
Approach (32%): 12 par-4s and 180 bunkers mean iron play is the primary differentiator at Aronimink. Comparable course analysis confirms APP is the #1 predictor here.
Around Green (26%): 180 bunkers — more than almost any other US major host. Recovery from sand on severely contoured greens is critical every round.
Off the Tee (22%): Precision over power. Tight parkland corridors and a par-70 layout means accuracy matters more than distance. Pure bombers get exposed.
Putting (20%): Classic Donald Ross bentgrass greens with severe two-tiered contours. Getting on the wrong tier means automatic three-putts. The par-3 17th decides championships.
Scores normalized within this field. SG data: DataGolf last 3 months. Updated May 11, 2026.