Majors, Solheim Cup and four major events in the German-speaking region: an overview of key golf dates in 2026.
The 2026 season offers golf fans a wealth of tournaments. From the prestigious men’s and women’s Majors to the Solheim Cup and 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 the legendary Masters from April 9-12. After Rory McIlroy became the sixth player and first European to complete a career Grand Slam by winning the Masters in 2025, he will defend his title at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. Mid-May features the PGA Championship from 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. 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. Scottie Scheffler, after his PGA Championship victory, secured his second Major title of the year at The Open last season.
Five Women’s Majors and the Solheim Cup
The women’s golf scene in 2026 boasts event after event. It begins with the Chevron Championship in Texas from April 23-26. About six weeks later, from June 4-7, the US Women’s Open presented by Ally takes place 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, from June 25-28, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship will be held at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. July hosts the Amundi Evian Championship from July 9-12 at Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France, with the Major season ending at 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 women’s team event, held every two years. It will take place from September 11-13 at Bernards Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands. Besides Dutch player Anne Van Dam, 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 high-profile tournaments. Those wanting to experience the DP World Tour and LET up close have four opportunities in the region in 2026.
The Austrian Alpine Open will be held May 28-31 in Kitzbühel at Golfclub Kitzbühel Schwarzsee-Reith on the DP World Tour. Another highlight is the BMW International Open from July 2-5 at Golfclub München Eichenried, with