Majors, Solheim Cup, and four premier events in the German-speaking region: an overview of key golf dates in 2026. The 2026 season offers an abundance of golf highlights for fans, spanning from the prestigious men’s and women’s Majors to the Solheim Cup and notable tournaments in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Men’s Majors: Tradition, Prestige & Iconic Venues
The men’s Major season kicks off traditionally with the legendary Masters from April 9-12. After Rory McIlroy became the sixth player and first European ever to complete a career Grand Slam by winning the Masters in 2025, he returns as the defending champion at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. In mid-May, the PGA Championship takes place from May 4-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. Summer begins 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 on home soil. The men’s Major season concludes traditionally with The Open 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 in the last season at The Open.
Five Women’s Majors and the Solheim Cup
The women’s golf calendar in 2026 follows with successive highlights. Starting with the Chevron Championship in Texas from April 23-26, followed about six weeks later by the US Women’s Open presented by Ally from June 4-7 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. In 2025, Swedish golfer Maja Stark earned her first Major victory and the first European title at the US Women’s Open in 19 years. 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 the Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France, 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 premier women’s team event held every two years, taking place from September 11-13 at Bernards Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands. Notable players include Dutch Anne Van Dam, Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall, and Mel Reid representing Team Europe.
Four Tournaments in the German-Speaking Region
Fans in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland can look forward to top-tier tournaments. Golf enthusiasts can experience the DP World Tour and Ladies European Tour live at four events in the German-speaking region. On the DP World Tour, the Austrian Alpine Open is scheduled from May 28-31 at Golfclub Kitzbühel Schwarzsee-Reith. Another highlight is the BMW International Open from July 2-5 at Golfclub München Eichenried, which featured 17 German-speaking players in 2025.
On the Ladies European Tour, the Amundi