$938 parking listings near the PGA Championship have pushed Newtown Square residents to rent out driveways and yards within walking distance of Aronimink Golf Club.
Official options are scarce: organizers steer spectators to SEPTA, rideshares or two prepaid public lots located miles from the course, while nearby streets are lined with no-parking signs.
Homeowners say the private spaces give fans a closer, easier alternative, and some charge premium rates based on proximity to the course.
At one home, backyard parking backs up to Aronimink's 5th hole, underscoring how limited access has turned nearby properties into a profitable sideline during tournament week.
Can a citizen-led parking market solve the logistical failures of major sporting events?
Is the PGA parking gold rush a smart side hustle or a major legal risk for local homeowners?