A few episodes back, Jason Soucy told us that hosting a major championship means building a temporary city.

After spending several days inside the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, Preston realized he wasn’t exaggerating.

We go behind the scenes of a modern major championship — from 60,000-square-foot merch tents and massive hospitality compounds to volunteer operations, transportation logistics, production kitchens, TV compounds, and the invisible systems designed to make the experience feel seamless for tens of thousands of fans.

This episode is about what it feels like when you build a temporary world around the pursuit of creating an unforgettable experience.

We also discuss:

• ​Why Preston barely watched any golf
• ​The volunteer experience
• ​No bathroom lines, somehow
• ​Saucon Valley’s legendary shower pressure
• ​and a quick stop at Baltusrol Golf Club on the way home

This episode isn't a tournament recap, but rather field notes and an early glimpse into the world surrounding the 2028 PGA Championship at The Olympic Club.

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