PGA Championship Turning Into Big Business For People Living In Nearby Springfield Neighborhoods

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- Golfers hit the green Thursday at the Baltusrol Golf Course in Springfield, New Jersey, for the 2016 PGA Championship.

CBS2's Jessica Moore reported the tournament is turning into big business for people who live in nearby neighborhoods.

Resident Nicole Verducci is renting out her driveway for spectators for $40 a car and could end up making $240 a day during the tournament.

"I should have planned better, though, because I wasn't even thinking about doing that until I saw how desperate they were for parking spaces.

The estimated 80,000 attendees means parking is at a premium, leaving the typically quiet streets looking more like a parking lot.

Danielle and David Rosenbaum parked in a neighborhood around the corner.

"And then we realized how long the walk is here and we thought this was not a good idea, but they're offering rides here, which is fantastic," Danielle Rosenbaum said.

A brother and sister have offered an Uber-style shuttle solution for people who just don't have the energy to walk that last stretch to the green.

"This guy's going to make more than a thousand bucks doing this," Rosenbaum said.

Two young girls are even getting in on the act, selling lemonade for 50 cents a cup.

According to the PGA's website, parking passes for Friday are already sold out.

Jimmy Walker is currently leading the PGA Championship at 5-under after the first round.