Majors, Solheim Cup, and four major events in the German-speaking region highlight the key golf dates for 2026. The 2026 season offers golf fans a packed schedule, from the prestigious men’s and women’s Majors to the Solheim Cup and events in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Men’s Majors: Tradition, Prestige and Iconic Venues
The men’s major season starts traditionally 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 his career Grand Slam in 2025. The PGA Championship follows from May 4-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania. The summer continues with the US Open from June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, New York, where J.J. Spaun claimed the 2025 title. The season concludes with The Open Championship from July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, where Scottie Scheffler secured his second major of the year in 2025.
Five Women’s Majors and the Solheim Cup
The women’s golf calendar 2026 is packed with highlights, beginning 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 in California. In 2025, Sweden’s Maja Stark won her first major and the first European title at the US Women’s Open in nearly two decades. Following this is the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship from June 25-28 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota. The Amundi Evian Championship takes place July 9-12 at Evian Resort Golf Club, France, and the season concludes with the AIG Women’s Open from July 30 to August 2 at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in England. A special highlight is the biennial Solheim Cup, held from September 11-13 at Bernards Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands. Notable Team Europe players include Anne Van Dam, Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall, and Mel Reid.
Four Tournaments in the German-Speaking Region
Golf fans in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland can look forward to four high-profile tournaments. On the DP World Tour, the Austrian Alpine Open takes place May 28-31 at Golfclub Kitzbühel Schwarzsee-Reith. Another highlight is the BMW International Open from July 2-5 at Golfclub München Eichenried, featuring 17 German-speaking players in 2025. The Ladies European Tour includes the Amundi German Masters from May 14-17 at the Nord Course of Green Eagle Golf Courses near Hamburg, promising five top-20 finishes by German women in 2025. The VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open follows August 13-15 at Migros Golfpark Holzhäusern in Switzerland.