Majors, Solheim Cup and four top events in the German-speaking region: an overview of the 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, through the Solheim Cup, to significant 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 April 9-12 at the legendary Masters. After Rory McIlroy became the sixth player and first European ever to complete the career Grand Slam in 2025 with his Masters victory, he returns as defending champion at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. Mid-May features the PGA Championship, held May 4-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. The summer kicks off with the US Open from June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, where American J.J. Spaun won on home soil in 2025. 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 PGA Championship success, he secured his second Major title of the year at The Open.
The Five Women’s Majors and the Solheim Cup
In women’s golf, 2026 also offers consecutive highlights. The season starts April 23-26 with the Chevron Championship in Texas. About six weeks later, June 4-7, the US Women’s Open presented by Ally will be at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Swedish player Maja Stark celebrated her first Major win and the first European title in 19 years at the 2025 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 hosts the Amundi Evian Championship July 9-12 at Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France, followed by the season-ending AIG Women’s Open from July 30 to August 2 at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England.
A standout in 2026 is the Solheim Cup, the premier women’s team event held biennially. It takes place September 11-13 at Bernards Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands. Team Europe features notable players like Dutchwoman Anne Van Dam and others including Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall, and Mel Reid.
Four Tournaments in the German-Speaking Region
Fans in Germany,