From Farmington to the PGA

Tunxis, you really shouldn’t have.

Sending me to the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a bold move, mostly because the risk of me trying to "redecorate" the sand traps with my sketchbook is high. I’ve traded my Connecticut greens for the historic fairways of Newtown Square, and I’m currently trying to figure out if my iced flat white tastes different when consumed on a work trip (verdict: still essential).

Here is the scouting report for my first dispatch from the 108th PGA Championship.

Look how wide those fairways are!

The Aronimink Itinerary

• The "Corebridge Financial Team" Watch:  I’m keeping a close eye on the PGA of America Golf Professionals who earned their way here. It’s basically the "reality TV" underdog arc of the tournament, and I am fully invested.

• The Wanamaker Trophy Photo-Op:  There is a large-scale replica of the Wanamaker Trophy near the PGA Shops. I plan to sketch it while making eye contact with anyone who looks like they’re taking the game too seriously.

• The Swing Analysis: I’ll be stopping by the PGA Swing Analysis presented by Charles Schwab. I need a pro to explain why my swing looks like a glitch in the Matrix, and apparently, they provide a side-by-side video comparison. Prepare for a very dry critique.

The Philly Pivot: Beyond the Fairway

When I’m not at Aronimink, I’m heading fifteen miles east into Philadelphia. As a Marketing and Art History major, this is basically my version of Disney World, but with more cobblestones and better sandwiches.

Destination	Why I'm Going	The "Hannah" Interest Factor
The Philadelphia Museum of Art	To see more than just grass.	Testing if I can actually run up the "Rocky Steps" without spilling my coffee.
Reading Terminal Market	Marketing research (and a pretzel).	Finding the most obscure snack that has a 200-year-old backstory.
Liberty Bell / Independence Hall	It's the 250th anniversary of 1776.	Looking for tiny architectural details that everyone else walks past.

What I’m Actually Looking Forward To

1. The Elijah Craig Bourbon Speakeasy: Located on the 7th fairway. I’ve heard rumors of a "Signature Wall" there. I’m wondering if they’ll let me add a sketch of a very frustrated golfer to it.

2. The Fashion Audit: I’ll be reporting live from the PGA Shops on whether "golf-core" is a legitimate style or just an excuse to wear neon polyester in public.

3. The Commute: I’m taking the SEPTA Regional Rail to the course. There’s something very "main character" about riding a train to a major championship with a sketchbook tucked under my arm.

Stay tuned. If I manage not to set my hotel’s toaster on fire, I might actually have some decent art to show you by the end of the week.

Pro Tip for Spectators: If you’re heading to the course, remember they are strictly cashless. My dry sense of humor is also free of charge, though some might say it’s too expensive.

Which part of the "Hannah Braun Experience" should I prioritize first: the high-stakes golf analysis or the deep-dive into Philadelphia's historical snacks?