Majors, Solheim Cup, and four top events in German-speaking countries: The key golf dates of 2026 at a glance. 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.
Men’s Majors: Tradition, Prestige, and Great Venues
The men’s Major season traditionally kicks off Apr 9-12 with the legendary Masters Tournament. After Rory McIlroy became the sixth player and first European ever to complete the career 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. Summer begins with the US Open from June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. In 2025, American J.J. Spaun won on home soil. The men’s Major season concludes with The Open Championship July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. After Scottie Scheffler’s PGA Championship win, he secured his second Major of the year last season at The Open.
Women’s Five Majors and the Solheim Cup
Women’s golf in 2026 features successive highlights. It starts with the Chevron Championship Apr 23-26 in Texas. About six weeks later, the US Women’s Open presented by Ally takes place June 4-7 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. In 2025, Swede Maja Stark won her first Major and the first European title at the US Women’s Open in 19 years. Then follows the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship June 25-28 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. July features the Amundi Evian Championship July 9-12 at Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France, before the Women’s Major season ends with the AIG Women’s Open July 30-Aug 2 at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England. A special highlight in 2026 is the Solheim Cup, the premier women’s team event held biennially. It will be played Sept 11-13 at Bernards Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands. Dutch player Anne Van Dam, along with Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall, and Mel Reid are confirmed for Team Europe.
Four Tournaments in German-Speaking Regions
Fans in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland can look forward to high-caliber events. Those eager to experience the DP World Tour and Ladies European Tour firsthand have four tournaments to choose from. The DP World Tour features the Austrian Alpine Open May 28-31 in Kitzbühel at Golfclub Kitzbühel Schwarzsee-Reith. Another highlight is the BMW International Open July 2-5 at Golfclub München Eichenried with 17 German-speaking players competing in 2025. On the Ladies European Tour, the Amundi German Masters is held May 14-17 on the Nord Course at Green Eagle Golf Courses near Hamburg. With five German players finishing in the top 20 in