Majors, Solheim Cup and four top events in the German-speaking region: an overview of the key golf dates for 2026.
The 2026 season offers golf fans a wealth of major tournaments. From the prestigious men’s and women’s Majors to the Solheim Cup and events in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the tournament calendar is packed.
Men’s Majors: Tradition, Prestige and Iconic Venues
The traditional start of the men’s Major season is the legendary Masters from April 9-12. After Rory McIlroy became the sixth player and the first European ever to complete the career Grand Slam by winning the Masters in 2025, he will return as the defending champion at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. Mid-May sees the PGA Championship held from May 4-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. The summer kicks off with the US Open June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. In 2025, American J.J. Spaun claimed the title on home soil. The men’s Major season traditionally concludes with The Open from July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. After Scottie Scheffler’s victory at the PGA Championship, he secured his second Major title of the year at The Open last season.
The Five Women’s Majors and the Solheim Cup
The women’s golf calendar in 2026 is also filled with highlights. The Chevron Championship in Texas opens the season from April 23-26. About six weeks later, the US Women’s Open presented by Ally takes place June 4-7 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. In 2025, Sweden’s Maja Stark celebrated her first Major win and Europe’s first US Women’s Open title in 19 years. Following that is the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship June 25-28 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. July 9-12 features the Amundi Evian Championship at Evian Resort Golf Club, France, before the Major season concludes with the AIG Women’s Open from July 30 to August 2 at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England.
A special highlight in 2026 is the Solheim Cup, the premier women’s team event held every two years. It will be hosted September 11-13 at Bernards Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands. Besides Dutch player Anne Van Dam, Team Europe already includes players like Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall, and Mel Reid.
Four Tournaments in the German-speaking Region
Fans in Germany, Austria and Switzerland can look forward to four high-profile tournaments. Those wanting to experience the DP World Tour and LET in person have multiple chances. The DP World Tour’s Austrian Alpine Open runs May 28-31 at Golfclub Kitzbühel Schwarzsee-Reith. Another highlight is the BMW International Open July 2-5 at Golfclub München Eichenried, which featured 17 German-speaking players in 2025.
On the Ladies European Tour, the Amundi German Masters will be held