Majors, Solheim Cup and four top events in German-speaking Europe: an overview of the key golf dates in 2026.
The 2026 season offers golf fans a wealth of events. From prestigious men’s and women’s Majors to the Solheim Cup and tournaments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the calendar is packed with exciting competitions.
Men’s Majors: Tradition, Prestige, and Iconic Venues
The men’s Major season traditionally kicks off April 9-12 with the legendary Masters. After Rory McIlroy became the sixth player and first European ever to complete the career Grand Slam with his 2025 Masters win, he returns as defending champion at Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, USA. The PGA Championship follows May 4-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. The summer continues with the US Open June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Southampton, New York, where American J.J. Spaun claimed the title in 2025. The men’s Major season traditionally concludes with The Open July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. After Scottie Scheffler’s victory at the PGA Championship, he secured his second Major win of the year at The Open.
Women’s Majors and the Solheim Cup
The 2026 women’s golf calendar is equally packed with highlights. It starts April 23-26 with the Chevron Championship in Texas, followed six weeks later by the US Women’s Open presented by Ally, June 4-7 at Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, California. In 2025, Sweden’s Maja Stark won her first Major and the first European title in 19 years at the US Women’s Open. The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship takes place June 25-28 at Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska, Minnesota. July features the Amundi Evian Championship July 9-12 at Evian Resort Golf Club, France, ending August 30 – September 2 with the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England. The Solheim Cup, the premier team event for women held every two years, will be played September 11-13 at Bernards Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands, with notable team members including Anne Van Dam, Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall and Mel Reid representing Europe.
Top Tournaments in German-Speaking Europe
Golf fans can also enjoy four major tournaments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The DP World Tour features the Austrian Alpine Open May 28-31 at Golfclub Kitzbühel Schwarzsee-Reith. Another highlight is the BMW