If you thought landing a ticket to the PGA Championship meant paying a premium, think again. Despite being sold out since July, the resale market for this year's event at Aronimink Golf Club is offering some surprising deals—with prices dipping below face value.

For fans looking to catch Thursday's opening round, the cheapest competition tickets are going for just $168 on SeatGeek, the official ticket provider. That's a steal compared to the original face value of $199 for Championship+ general admission passes, which come with unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverages. Weekend passes, originally priced at $299, are also seeing significant markdowns.

This softer secondary market comes as a welcome contrast to last fall's Ryder Cup, where tickets soared past $1,000 on resale sites—well above their $750 face value. Weather, often a wildcard for outdoor events, appears to be cooperating too. Early rain forecasts have cleared, with mostly sunny skies expected throughout the tournament.

Practice rounds have already drawn strong crowds, with Monday and Tuesday tickets going for a budget-friendly $79 (and not selling out). Wednesday's practice round admission is available for $109. The PGA of America is preparing to welcome roughly 200,000 fans to the Philadelphia-area course, a testament to the region's passionate golf community.

How does this compare to other majors? Masters tickets for competition rounds run $160, up from $140 last year, with Augusta National keeping a tight grip on the secondary market. The U.S. Open, set for June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills, starts at just over $200 for tournament days.

For golf fans looking to experience world-class action without breaking the bank, this year's PGA Championship might be the best value on the major circuit. Whether you're packing your favorite polo or stocking up on new gear for the course, this is one tournament where the price is definitely right.