Majors, Solheim Cup and four top events in the German-speaking region: an overview of the key golf dates in 2026.
The 2026 season offers golf fans a wealth of events. From the prestigious men’s and women’s majors to the Solheim Cup and tournaments in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the calendar is packed with excitement.
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 by winning the Masters in 2025, he will return as the defending champion at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. Mid-May brings the PGA Championship held from May 4-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. The summer starts with the US Open from June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. In 2025, American J.J. Spaun claimed victory on home soil. The men’s major season concludes traditionally with The Open, taking place from July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Scottie Scheffler, after winning the PGA Championship, secured his second major title of the year here last season.
Women’s Five Majors and the Solheim Cup
The women’s golf calendar in 2026 is equally packed with highlights. It begins with the Chevron Championship from April 23-26 in Texas. Roughly six weeks later, from June 4-7, the US Women’s Open presented by Ally will be held at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. In 2025, Swede Maja Stark won her first major and the first European title in 19 years at the US Women’s Open. Following this, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship takes place from June 25-28 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. In July, the Amundi Evian Championship runs from July 9-12 at Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France, before the major season closes with the AIG Women’s Open from July 30 to August 2 at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England.
A standout highlight of 2026 is the Solheim Cup, the premier women’s team event held biennially. It will take place from September 11-13 at Bernards Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands. Notable players such as Dutch Anne Van Dam, Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall, and Mel Reid are confirmed members of Team Europe.