Majors, Solheim Cup and four top events in the German-speaking region highlight the key golf dates of 2026.
The 2026 season offers golf fans a wealth of tournaments to look forward to. From the prestigious men’s and women’s Majors to the Solheim Cup and events across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the tournament calendar is packed.
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 2025 Masters, he returns as 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. Summer begins with the US Open held 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 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 with wins at the PGA Championship and Open.
Women’s Five Majors and the Solheim Cup
The women’s golf calendar in 2026 features consecutive highlights, starting with the Chevron Championship in Texas from April 23-26. Approximately six weeks later, the US Women’s Open presented by Ally takes place June 4-7 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Sweden’s Maja Stark celebrated her first Major and the first European win in 19 years at the 2025 US Women’s Open. Following is the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship from June 25-28 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. The Amundi Evian Championship occurs July 9-12 at Evian Resort Golf Club, France, before the season closes with the AIG Women’s Open July 30 – August 2 at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England.
A significant highlight in 2026 is the biennial Solheim Cup, the premier women’s team event, held September 11-13 at Bernards Golf in Den Bosch, Netherlands. Team Europe features Dutch Anne Van Dam, Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall and Mel Reid among others.
Four Tournaments in the German-speaking Region
Fans in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland can enjoy high-caliber tournaments. Those wishing to experience the DP World Tour and Ladies European