Majors, Solheim Cup and four top events in the German-speaking region: an overview of the key golf dates in 2026.
The 2026 season offers golf fans a wealth of high-profile events. From the prestigious men’s and women’s Majors to the Solheim Cup and tournaments in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the calendar is packed with excitement.
Men’s Majors: Tradition, Prestige and Iconic Venues
The men’s major season begins traditionally with the legendary Masters from April 9th to 12th. After Rory McIlroy became the sixth player and first European to complete the career Grand Slam with his 2025 Masters victory, he will enter the tournament as the defending champion at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. The PGA Championship follows in mid-May, scheduled from May 4th to 17th at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. The summer starts with the US Open from June 18th to 21st at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, where American J.J. Spaun claimed the title in 2025 on home soil. The men’s major season concludes with the Open Championship from July 16th to 19th at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Scottie Scheffler, after his PGA Championship victory, secured his second major of the year last season at The Open.
Women’s Five Majors and the Solheim Cup
The 2026 women’s golf calendar is equally packed with highlights. It starts with the Chevron Championship in Texas from April 23rd to 26th. About six weeks later, from June 4th to 7th, the US Women’s Open presented by Ally will take place at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. In 2025, Swedish golfer Maja Stark celebrated her first major win and Europe’s first title at the US Women’s Open in 19 years. Following that, from June 25th to 28th, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship will be held at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. July’s agenda includes the Amundi Evian Championship from July 9th to 12th at Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France, concluding the major season with the AIG Women’s Open from July 30th to August 2nd at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England.
A particular highlight in 2026 is the Solheim Cup, the premier women’s team event held biennially. It will be hosted from September 11th to 13th at Bernards Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands. Notable European team members include the Dutch Anne Van Dam, as well as Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall, and Mel Reid.