Majors, Solheim Cup and four top events in the German-speaking region: here is an overview of the most important golf dates in 2026.
The 2026 season offers golf fans a packed calendar, featuring prestigious men’s and women’s Majors, the Solheim Cup, and key events in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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. Rory McIlroy, who in 2025 became the sixth player and first European to complete a career Grand Slam by winning the Masters, will defend his title. The PGA Championship follows in mid-May from May 4-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. Summer starts with the US Open from June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, where American J.J. Spaun claimed the title in 2025. The men’s Major season concludes traditionally with The Open from July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Scottie Scheffler, after winning the PGA Championship, secured his second Major title of the year last season at The Open.
Women’s Majors and the Solheim Cup
The women’s golf calendar 2026 is equally exciting. It starts with the Chevron Championship from April 23-26 in Texas. About six weeks later, the US Women’s Open presented by Ally takes place from June 4-7 at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. In 2025, Swede Maja Stark celebrated her first Major win and the first European victory in 19 years at the US Women’s Open. Next is the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship from June 25-28 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. July features the Amundi Evian Championship from July 9-12 at Evian Resort Golf Club, France, before the Major season closes with the AIG Women’s Open from July 30-August 2 at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England.
A special highlight in 2026 is the Solheim Cup, the biggest team event in women’s golf held every two years, scheduled from September 11-13 at Bernards Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands. Dutch player Anne Van Dam, along with Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall, and Mel Reid are already confirmed for Team Europe.
Four tournaments in the German-speaking region
Golf fans in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland can look forward to top-tier tournaments. Those wanting to experience the DP World Tour and Ladies European Tour live can do so at four events in the region.
The DP World Tour features the Austrian Alpine Open from May 28-31 in Kitzbühel at Golfclub Kitzbühel Schwarzsee-Reith. Another highlight is the BMW International Open from July 2-5 at Golfclub München Eichenried, where 17 German-speaking