Majors, Solheim Cup and four major events in the German-speaking region: an overview of key golf dates in 2026.
The 2026 season promises a wealth of golf events for fans worldwide. From the prestigious men’s and women’s Majors to the Solheim Cup and high-profile events in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the tournament calendar is packed.
Men’s Majors: Tradition, Prestige and Legendary 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. In 2025, Rory McIlroy became the sixth player and first European to complete a career Grand Slam with his Masters win and returns as defending champion. 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, Southampton, New York. Home favorite J.J. Spaun won the 2025 title. The Major season concludes with the Open Championship from July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England. Scottie Scheffler claimed his second Major of the year here, following his PGA Championship victory.
The Five Women’s Majors and the Solheim Cup
The women’s golf calendar also features a series of highlights in 2026. The Chevron Championship runs April 23-26 in Texas. Approximately six weeks later, the US Women’s Open presented by Ally takes place from June 4-7 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. In 2025, Maja Stark of Sweden celebrated her first Major win and Europe’s first US Women’s Open title in 19 years. Following this, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship occurs June 25-28 at Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska, Minnesota. The Amundi Evian Championship takes place July 9-12 at the Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France. The Major season ends at 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 biennial Solheim Cup, held September 11-13, 2026, at Bernards Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands, featuring stars like Anne Van Dam, Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall, and Mel Reid as part of Team Europe.
Four Premier Tournaments in the German-Speaking Region
Fans in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland will enjoy high-caliber tournaments. The DP World Tour features the Austrian Alpine Open from May 28-31 at Golfclub Kitzbühel Schwarzsee-Reith. Another highlight is the BMW International Open from July 2-