Majors, Solheim Cup and four major events in German-speaking countries are highlights in the 2026 golf calendar.
The 2026 golf season offers fans a wealth of major tournaments, from the prestigious men’s and women’s majors and the Solheim Cup to key events in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, boasting a packed tournament schedule.
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 a career Grand Slam by winning the Masters in 2025, he enters as defending champion 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. Summer begins with the US Open from June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, where American J.J. Spaun claimed the title on home soil in 2025. The men’s major season concludes traditionally with The Open, July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, where Scottie Scheffler secured his second major title of the year following his PGA Championship victory.
Women’s Majors and the Solheim Cup
The women’s golf season likewise features major highlights in 2026. The Chevron Championship in Texas starts the season from April 23-26. About six weeks later, the US Women’s Open presented by Ally takes place at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, from June 4-7. In 2025, Swede Maja Stark celebrated her first major win and Europe’s first US Women’s Open title in 19 years. Following is the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship from June 25-28 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. The Amundi Evian Championship is scheduled July 9-12 at Evian Resort Golf Club, France, and the major season wraps up with the AIG Women’s Open July 30-August 2 at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England.
A highlight of 2026 is the biennial Solheim Cup, the premier women’s team event, held September 11-13 at Bernards Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands. Besides Dutch player Anne Van Dam, European team members include Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall, and Mel Reid.
Four Key Tournaments in German-speaking Countries
Fans in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland can enjoy high-level tournaments as well. Those wishing to experience the DP World Tour and Ladies European Tour (LET) live have four