Majors, Solheim Cup and four top events in the German-speaking region highlight the key golf dates for 2026.
The 2026 season offers golf fans a wealth of tournaments, from the prestigious men’s and women’s majors and the Solheim Cup to events held in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, promising a packed and exciting tournament calendar.
Men’s Majors: Tradition, Prestige and Iconic Venues
The traditional start of the men’s major season is the legendary Masters from April 9-12. Following Rory McIlroy’s historic career slam achieved in 2025 as the sixth player and first European to win all four majors, he returns in April as defending champion at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. Mid-May features the PGA Championship held from May 4-17 at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. Summer kicks off with the US Open from June 18-21 at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, where American J.J. Spaun won on home soil in 2025. The men’s majors traditionally conclude with The Open from July 16-19 at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. After Scottie Scheffler’s victory at the PGA Championship, he secured his second major of the year at last season’s Open.
The Five Women’s Majors and the Solheim Cup
The women’s season in 2026 features successive highlights starting with the Chevron Championship from April 23-26 in Texas. Approximately six weeks later, from June 4-7, the US Women’s Open presented by Ally takes place at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. In 2025, Swedish golfer Maja Stark celebrated her first major win and the first European title in 19 years at the US Women’s Open. This is followed by the KPMG