Majors, Solheim Cup, and four top events in German-speaking countries: The key golf dates for 2026 at a glance.
The 2026 season offers a packed schedule for golf fans, spanning prestigious men’s and women’s majors, the Solheim Cup, and notable tournaments in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Men’s Majors: Tradition, Prestige, and Iconic Venues
The men’s major season kicks off with the legendary Masters from April 9-12 at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. Rory McIlroy, having achieved a career Grand Slam in 2025 as the sixth player and first European to do so with his Masters victory, returns as defending champion. Mid-May brings the PGA Championship from May 4-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. The summer continues 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 in 2025. The season concludes traditionally with The Open from July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Scottie Scheffler secured his second major of the year last season by winning The Open after triumphing at the PGA Championship.
Women’s Majors and the Solheim Cup
The women’s golf calendar is packed with highlights as well. The Chevron Championship takes place April 23-26 in Texas, followed by the US Women’s Open from June 4-7 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. In 2025, Sweden’s Maja Stark celebrated her first major and first European title in 19 years at the US Women’s Open. Next is the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship from June 25-28 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. The Amundi Evian Championship follows July 9-12 at Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France, concluding the majors season 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 in 2026 is the Solheim Cup, the premier biennial women’s team event, scheduled for September 11-13 at Bernards Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands. Besides Dutch player Anne Van Dam, Team Europe includes stars like Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall, and Mel Reid.
Four Major Tournaments in German-Speaking Countries
Golf fans in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland can look forward to four high-profile tournaments. The DP World Tour features the Austrian Alpine Open from May 28-31 at Golfclub Kitzbühel Schwarzsee-Reith and the BMW International Open from July 2-5 at Golfclub München Eichenried, with 17 German-speaking players participating in 2025. On the Ladies European Tour, the Amundi German Masters takes place May 14-17 on the Nord Course at Green Eagle Golf Courses near Hamburg, promising to be a highlight for German golf fans following five German top-20 finishes in 2025. The VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open rounds out the season August 13-15 at Mig