Newtown Square neighbors get rare birdie's-eye view of PGA Championship at Aronimink

As the PGA Championship brings some of the biggest names in golf to Newtown Square, residents along the course are making their own preparations to take in the action from home. Wooden steps and benches went up in just a few hours at one property overlooking the first fairway, creating makeshift viewing areas for family and friends. "They did a fantastic job," said Doug Siberski, whose home backs up to the course.

Siberski said the build allows him to take in one of the best vantage points of the tournament, though not without some adjustment. RELATED: The curious case of the missing Wanamaker Trophy "It was exciting for the last year or so to see the infrastructure go up," he said, noting that he had to rent scaffolding to see over a temporary fence separating his property from the course. Siberski said Aronomink has hosted golf events before, "This is just a little bit bigger.

" The PGA Championship is one of the four majors of the golf season. With top players competing nearby, Siberski said he saw an opportunity to share the experience. Next door, another property has taken the viewing experience to a larger scale.

Event planner Adam Muhlenhaupt said he has spent the past eight months organizing a weekend-long event for a client during the championship. RELATED: Residents offer paid parking as PGA Championship crowds flood Newtown Square "The fact that the PGA, we got Rory, Scottie, some of the biggest names coming through, it is once in a lifetime," Muhlenhaupt said. The setup includes a stage, dance floor, seating and decorations, all designed to accommodate a large crowd.