PGA Championship: Delco's Braden Shattuck prepares for a home‑turf major

PGA Championship: Delco's Braden Shattuck prepares for a home‑turf major

Delaware County's own Braden Shattuck, the reigning Philadelphia PGA Player of the Year, is stepping onto one of golf's biggest stages - and this time, it's happening just 45 minutes from home.

As the PGA Championship arrives at Aronimink with 156 of the world's best players, Shattuck is embracing the rare chance to compete in a major in his own backyard.

Braden Shattuck (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Shattuck says the short commute will help him stay grounded, giving him space to decompress between rounds.

This marks his third PGA Championship, but the local setting makes this one feel different. He's eager for the field to take on a classic Northeast test, confident the course will challenge even the most seasoned pros.

The hometown support will be impossible to miss.

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Shattuck spent part of Monday sorting out tickets for a large group of family members - many of whom aren't even big sports fans - but he's excited to see their reactions as they watch him compete on one of golf's grandest stages.

He also knows the Philly crowd will be firmly in his corner.

While some players might find the city's famously passionate fans intimidating, Shattuck welcomes the energy. He's used to Philly intensity - and he's hoping it gives him an edge.