Majors, Solheim Cup and four major events in the German-speaking region: a preview of the key golf dates in 2026.
The 2026 golf season promises fans a packed calendar filled with prestigious tournaments. From the renowned Majors for men and women to the Solheim Cup and major events in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, there is much to look forward to.
Men’s Majors: Tradition, Prestige and Great Venues
The traditional start to the men’s Major season is the legendary Masters, held from April 9-12. After Rory McIlroy became the sixth player and first European ever to complete a career Grand Slam with his 2025 Masters victory, he will return as the defending champion at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. Mid-May hosts the PGA Championship from May 4-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. The summer kicks off with the US Open from June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, where American J.J. Spaun claimed the 2025 title on home soil. The men’s Major season traditionally concludes with The Open from July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Scottie Scheffler, winner of the last PGA Championship, secured his second Major title of the year at The Open last season.
Women’s Five Majors and the Solheim Cup
The women’s golf calendar in 2026 features highlight after highlight. It begins with the Chevron Championship from April 23-26 in Texas. About six weeks later, the US Women’s Open presented by Ally takes place from June 4-7 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. In 2025, Swede Maja Stark celebrated her first Major victory and the first European title at the US Women’s Open in 19 years. Following that, from June 25-28, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship will be held at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. July sees the Amundi Evian Championship from July 9-12 at Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France, before the women’s Major season concludes with the AIG Women’s Open from July 30 to August 2 at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England. A major highlight in 2026 is the Solheim Cup, the biggest team event in women’s golf held biennially, taking 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 will represent Team Europe.
Four Tournaments in the German-Speaking Region
Golf fans in Germany, Austria and Switzerland can look forward to several top-level tournaments. Those wanting to experience the DP World Tour and Ladies European Tour live can attend four key events in the region. On the DP World Tour, the Austrian Alpine Open will be held May 28-31 at Golfclub Kitzbühel Schwarzsee-Reith in Kitzbühel. Another