Majors, Solheim Cup, and top events in the German-speaking region: an overview of major golf dates in 2026.
The 2026 golf season offers fans a rich calendar of events. From the prestigious men’s and women’s Majors to the Solheim Cup and events in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the tournament schedule is packed.
Men’s Majors: Tradition, Prestige, and Iconic Venues
The men’s Major season traditionally kicks off with the legendary Masters from April 9-12. After Rory McIlroy became the sixth player and first European ever to complete the career Grand Slam by winning the Masters in 2025, he will defend his title at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA, in April. Mid-May features the PGA Championship from May 4-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. The summer starts with the U.S. 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 traditionally concludes with The Open from July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. After Scottie Scheffler won the PGA Championship, he secured his second Major title of the year at The Open.
Women’s Five Majors and the Solheim Cup
The women’s golf calendar in 2026 is equally packed with highlights. It starts with the Chevron Championship in Texas from April 23-26. Approximately six weeks later, the U.S. Women’s Open presented by Ally takes place June 4-7 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. In 2025, Swede Maja Stark celebrated her first Major victory and Europe’s first title in 19 years at the U.S. Women’s Open. Following this, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship is held 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 in Evian-les-Bains, France, before the Major season finishes at 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 biggest women’s team event held every two years. In 2026, it will be played from September 11-13 at Bernardus Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands. Dutch player Anne Van Dam, along with Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall, and Mel Reid, are confirmed members of Team Europe.
Four Tournaments in the German-Speaking Region
Golf fans in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland can look forward to four top-level tournaments. Those wishing to experience the DP World Tour and Ladies European Tour live have several opportunities in the German-speaking area. The DP World Tour features the Austrian Alpine Open from May 28-31 at Golfclub Kitzbühel Schwarzsee-Reith. Another highlight is the BMW International Open held July 2-5 at Golfclub München Eichenried, with 17 German