Majors, Solheim Cup, and four top events in German-speaking countries: key golf dates for 2026 at a glance.
The 2026 golf season offers a wealth of exciting tournaments for fans worldwide. From the prestigious men’s and women’s Majors to the Solheim Cup and events in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the calendar is packed with highlights.
Men’s Majors: Tradition, Prestige, and Iconic Venues
The men’s Major season traditionally kicks off from April 9-12 with the legendary Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. After Rory McIlroy became the sixth player and first European ever to complete a career Grand Slam by winning the 2025 Masters, he returns as the defending champion in April. 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 from June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, where American J.J. Spaun secured the title in 2025. The Major season concludes traditionally with the Open Championship from July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Following Scottie Scheffler’s PGA Championship win, he claimed his second Major title of the year at the Open.
Women’s Majors and the Solheim Cup
The 2026 women’s schedule is equally impressive, starting with the Chevron Championship from April 23-26 in Texas. Approximately six weeks later, the US Women’s Open presented by Ally takes place June 4-7 at Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, California. Swedish golfer Maja Stark triumphed there in 2025 with her first Major and the first European title in 19 years. The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship follows June 25-28 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. July offers the Amundi Evian Championship from July 9-12 at Evian Resort Golf Club in France, and the Major season closes with the AIG Women’s Open from July 30 to August 2 at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club, England.
A highlight of 2026 is the Solheim Cup, the premier team event in women’s golf held biennially. This year it will be contested September 11-13 at Bernards Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands. Team Europe features stars including Dutch player Anne Van Dam, Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall, and Mel Reid.
Four Tournaments in German-speaking Countries
Golf fans in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland can look forward to four elite