Majors, Solheim Cup and four major events in German-speaking countries: an overview of the most important golf dates in 2026.
The 2026 season offers golf fans a packed calendar, featuring prestigious men’s and women’s majors, the Solheim Cup, and several events in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Men’s Majors: Tradition, Prestige and Great Venues
The men’s major season kicks off with the legendary Masters from April 9-12 at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA, where Rory McIlroy will defend his title after completing a career Slam in 2025. The PGA Championship follows from May 4-17 at Aronimink Golf Club, Pennsylvania. The summer continues with the US Open from June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, New York, where J.J. Spaun secured the 2025 title. The men’s majors conclude with The Open, held July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, after Scottie Scheffler won his second major of the year in 2025.
Women’s Majors and the Solheim Cup
The women’s majors follow closely with the Chevron Championship from April 23-26 in Texas, US Women’s Open June 4-7 at Riviera Country Club, California, where Maja Stark claimed her first major in 2025. The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship takes place June 25-28 at Hazeltine National Golf Club, Minnesota. The Amundi Evian Championship is July 9-12 in France, and the AIG Women’s Open closes the season from July 30-August 2 in Lancashire, England. A highlight is the Solheim Cup, the premier women’s team event every two years, held September 11-13 at Bernards Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands, featuring stars like Anne Van Dam, Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall and Mel Reid representing Team Europe.
Four Tournaments in the German-Speaking Region
Fans in Germany, Austria and Switzerland can experience top-level golf live at four key tournaments. The DP World Tour features the Austrian Alpine Open May 28-31 in Kitzbühel and the BMW International Open July 2-5 in Munich. On the Ladies European Tour, the Amundi German Masters is held May 14-17 at Green Eagle Golf Courses near Hamburg, followed by the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open August 13-15 in Switzerland.