Majors, Solheim Cup and four top events in German-speaking countries: an overview of the key golf dates in 2026.
The 2026 season presents golf fans with a rich tournament schedule, spanning prestigious men’s and women’s Majors, the Solheim Cup, and notable 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. After Rory McIlroy became the sixth player and first European ever to complete the career grand slam with his Masters win in 2025, he returns as the defending champion at Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, USA. In mid-May, the PGA Championship takes place from May 4-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. The summer begins with the US Open from 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 concludes with The Open held from July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. After Scottie Scheffler’s success at the PGA Championship, he secured his second Major of the year last season at The Open.
The Five Women’s Majors and the Solheim Cup
The women’s golf calendar in 2026 features successive highlights. The season opens traditionally from April 23-26 with the Chevron Championship in Texas. About six weeks later, from June 4-7, the US Women’s Open presented by Ally is hosted at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. In 2025, Swede Maja Stark celebrated her first Major win and the first European title at the US Women’s Open in 19 years. Following that is the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship from June 25-28 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. In July, from July 9-12, the Amundi Evian Championship takes place at Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France, before concluding 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 largest women’s team event held biennially. It will take place from September 11-13 at Bernards Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands. Alongside Dutch Anne Van Dam, players like Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall, and Mel Reid are confirmed as part of Team Europe.