Majors, the Solheim Cup, and four top events in German-speaking countries highlight the 2026 golf calendar.
The 2026 golf season offers fans a packed schedule with prestigious men’s and women’s Majors, the Solheim Cup, and events across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Men’s Majors: Tradition, Prestige, and Iconic Venues
The men’s Major season kicks off April 9-12 with the legendary Masters. After Rory McIlroy became the sixth player and first European to complete a career Grand Slam in 2025 by winning the Masters, he returns as defending champion at Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, USA. Mid-May features the PGA Championship from May 4-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. The summer starts with the US Open June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. In 2025, American J.J. Spaun claimed the title on home soil. The men’s Major season traditionally concludes with The Open, July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. After Scottie Scheffler’s PGA Championship win, he secured his second Major at The Open last season.
Women’s Majors and the Solheim Cup Highlights
The women’s golf calendar in 2026 showcases a series of highlights. The Chevron Championship in Texas runs April 23-26, followed by the US Women’s Open presented by Ally June 4-7 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. In 2025, Swede Maja Stark celebrated her first Major win – the first European title at the US Women’s Open in 19 years. The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship takes place June 25-28 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. July 9-12 features the Amundi Evian Championship at Evian Resort Golf Club, France, closing the Major season with the AIG Women’s Open from July 30 to August 2 at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club, Lancashire, England.
A special highlight is the Solheim Cup, the premier biennial women’s team event, held September 11-13 at Bernards Golf, Den Bosch, Netherlands. Notable Team Europe players include Anne Van Dam from the Netherlands, Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall, and Mel Reid.
Four Major Tournaments in the German-Speaking Region
Golf fans in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland can enjoy four top-level tournaments. The DP World Tour visits Austria from May 28-31 for the Austrian Alpine Open in Kitzbühel at Golfclub Kitzbühel Schwarzsee-Reith. Another highlight is the BMW International Open July 2-5 at Golfclub München Eichenried, featuring 17 German-speaking players in 2025.