TotalSportek Golf Majors & Tournament Schedule 2026
2026 has been a historic year for golf. Rory McIlroy completed the career Grand Slam with his Masters win in 2025 and then did something even rarer – he defended his Green Jacket at Augusta National in April, becoming the first player since Tiger Woods in 2002 to win back-to-back Masters titles. England's Aaron Rai also made history, becoming a first-time major champion with a brilliant three-shot victory over Jon Rahm at the PGA Championship.
But the season is far from over. The Open Championship returns to Royal Birkdale in July, the Solheim Cup heads to the Netherlands in September, and the biennial battle for the Ryder Cup takes centre stage at Bethpage Black. This guide gives you the full 2026 golf schedule with dates, venues and everything you need to plan your viewing.
Quick Answer
The 2026 golf season features four men's majors: The Masters (9-12 April, Augusta National), PGA Championship (14-17 May, Aronimink), U.S. Open (18-21 June, Shinnecock Hills) and The Open (16-19 July, Royal Birkdale). The Ryder Cup is at Bethpage Black, New York from 26-28 September. The Solheim Cup takes place 11-13 September in the Netherlands. The PGA Tour season runs January to August, whilst the DP World Tour concludes with the Tour Championship in Dubai from 12-15 November.
Men's Major Championships 2026
The four men's majors are the pinnacle of the golfing calendar. Every player dreams of winning one, and 2026 has already produced some memorable champions.
The Masters – 9-12 April
The 90th edition of the Masters took place at Augusta National Golf Club from 9-12 April. Rory McIlroy arrived as defending champion after completing the career Grand Slam in 2025, and he retained the Green Jacket – the first player to do so since Tiger Woods in 2002. The field included Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Ludvig Åberg and Xander Schauffele.
Augusta National is one of the most iconic courses in the world. Its azaleas, towering pines and lightning-fast greens make it the most watched golf tournament on the planet. The green jacket ceremony is one of sport's great traditions, and McIlroy slipping it onto his own shoulders for a second time was a moment that will live long in the memory.
PGA Championship – 14-17 May
The 108th PGA Championship returned to Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania for the first time since 1962. England's Aaron Rai claimed his maiden major title with a three-shot victory over Jon Rahm. The par-70 course demanded accuracy from tee to green, and Rai delivered when it mattered most.
Rai has been one of the most consistent players on the DP World Tour for several years. His win at Aronimink is a testament to his patience and his ability to handle pressure. He becomes the third Englishman to win the PGA Championship in the last six years, following in the footsteps of Matt Fitzpatrick and Tyrrell Hatton.
U.S. Open – 18-21 June
The 126th U.S. Open was played at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. The course hosted its sixth U.S. Open and first since Brooks Koepka's victory in 2018. Wyndham Clark claimed a wire-to-wire win for his second major in four years.
Clark's victory was built on his driving accuracy and his exceptional putting. He kept his nerve down the stretch as Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland made charges. Scheffler, chasing the career Grand Slam, finished tied-fourth on his 30th birthday.
The Open Championship – 16-19 July
The 154th Open Championship returns to Royal Birkdale in Southport, England – the course's 11th time hosting and second-most after St Andrews. The tournament runs from 16-19 July.
The Open is the oldest of the four majors and the only one played outside the United States. Royal Birkdale is a classic links course, with tight fairways, deep bunkers and the ever-present wind off the Irish Sea. It is a true test of shot-making and course management.
Ryan Fox, the New Zealander, claimed his maiden major victory at Royal Birkdale, lifting the Claret Jug. Fox became the first player from New Zealand to win a major since Michael Campbell at the 2005 U.S. Open. The Open has a prize fund of $17.75 million and is broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK.
Men's Major Winners Summary
| Major | Dates | Venue | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Masters | 9-12 April | Augusta National, Georgia | Rory McIlroy |
| PGA Championship | 14-17 May | Aronimink GC, Pennsylvania | Aaron Rai |
| U.S. Open | 18-21 June | Shinnecock Hills, New York | Wyndham Clark |
| The Open | 16-19 July | Royal Birkdale, England | Ryan Fox |
Women's Major Championships 2026
The women's game has also produced some outstanding golf in 2026. Nelly Korda has dominated the women's majors, winning both the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women's Open.
Chevron Championship – 23-26 April
The Chevron Championship was played at Memorial Park in Houston, Texas. Nelly Korda continued her remarkable form with a four-shot victory over Lydia Ko.
U.S. Women's Open – 4-7 June
The U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club in California was the first time the championship had been played at the famous course. Korda claimed her second major of the year with a final-round 67 to hold off the challenge from Jin Young Ko.
KPMG Women's PGA – 25-28 June
The KPMG Women's PGA Championship is being played at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota. [VERIFY: Winner to be confirmed after completion]
Amundi Evian Championship – 9-12 July
The Amundi Evian Championship returns to the French Alps from 9-12 July. [VERIFY: Winner to be confirmed after completion]
AIG Women's Open – 30 July-2 August
The AIG Women's Open is the final women's major of the year, played at Royal Lytham & St Annes in England from 30 July-2 August. [VERIFY: Winner to be confirmed after completion]
Women's Major Winners Summary
| Major | Dates | Venue | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevron Championship | 23-26 April | Memorial Park, Houston | Nelly Korda |
| U.S. Women's Open | 4-7 June | Riviera CC, California | Nelly Korda |
| KPMG Women's PGA | 25-28 June | Hazeltine | [VERIFY] |
| Amundi Evian Championship | 9-12 July | Evian-les-Bains | [VERIFY] |
| AIG Women's Open | 30 July-2 August | Royal Lytham & St Annes | [VERIFY] |
Team Events: Ryder Cup & Solheim Cup
Ryder Cup – 26-28 September
The 45th Ryder Cup takes place at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York from 26-28 September. Europe won in Rome in 2023 and will look to retain the trophy on American soil.
Bethpage Black is a public course that has hosted two U.S. Opens. It is known for its punishing rough, its long walks between holes and the famous warning at the first tee: "The Black Course is an extremely difficult course which we recommend only for highly skilled golfers."
The Ryder Cup format features foursomes and fourballs on Friday and Saturday, followed by 12 singles matches on Sunday. The atmosphere is unlike anything else in golf, with thousands of passionate fans creating a cauldron of noise.
The European team is expected to include Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland, Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm, Ludvig Åberg and Matt Fitzpatrick. The U.S. team will feature Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, Bryson DeChambeau and Xander Schauffele.
Solheim Cup – 11-13 September
The Solheim Cup takes place at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands from 11-13 September. Europe won on home soil in 2023 and will aim to defend the trophy against the United States.
Bernardus Golf is a modern links-style course in the Netherlands, designed by the same team that built The Dutch. This will be the first Solheim Cup to be played in the Netherlands and only the second in continental Europe.
The European team will be led by Captain Anna Nordqvist, who played in the 2023 victory. The U.S. team will be captained by Stacy Lewis, who also led the team in 2023.
PGA Tour 2026 Schedule
The PGA Tour season began on 15 January with the Sony Open in Hawaii. The regular season runs through August, culminating in the FedExCup Playoffs.
Key Events Still to Come
- The Open – 16-19 July, Royal Birkdale
- Wyndham Championship – 6-9 August, Sedgefield CC, North Carolina
- FedEx St. Jude Championship – 13-16 August, TPC Southwind, Memphis
- BMW Championship – 20-23 August, Castle Pines, Colorado
- Tour Championship – 27-30 August, East Lake, Atlanta
Tour Championship
The Tour Championship at East Lake in Atlanta crowns the FedExCup champion and brings the PGA Tour season to a close. Scottie Scheffler enters as the current world number one, but Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele are close behind.
The field is limited to the top 30 players in the FedExCup standings. The player with the most points starts at 10-under par, with the rest starting on a staggered score. The winner takes home the $25 million bonus.
DP World Tour 2026 Schedule
The DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour) features a minimum of 42 tournaments in 25 different countries, with a record total prize fund of $157.5 million.
Key Events Still to Come
- Genesis Scottish Open – 9-12 July, Renaissance Club, North Berwick
- Amgen Irish Open – 10-13 September, Trump International Doonbeg
- BMW PGA Championship – 17-20 September, Wentworth Club, Surrey
- Open de España – 8-11 October, Club de Campo Villa de Madrid
- Abu Dhabi Championship – 5-8 November, Yas Links
- DP World Tour Championship – 12-15 November, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai
Race to Dubai
The Race to Dubai is the season-long competition on the DP World Tour. Rory McIlroy has won it four times, most recently in 2024. The top 50 players at the end of the season qualify for the DP World Tour Championship, where the winner takes home the trophy and a $5 million cheque.
LIV Golf 2026 Schedule
LIV Golf's 2026 season began on 4 February in Riyadh. Key remaining events include:
- United Kingdom – 23-26 July, location TBC
- Indianapolis – 20-23 August, The Club at Chatham Hills
- Season finale – dates and venue TBC
The LIV Golf format features 54 holes, no cut, and a team competition alongside the individual event. Jon Rahm joined LIV Golf in 2024 and has become one of its biggest stars. He currently leads the season standings, followed closely by Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.
How to Watch Golf in the UK
Sky Sports
Sky Sports remains the home of golf in the UK, broadcasting all four men's majors, the Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup, PGA Tour and DP World Tour events. The Open is also shown on Sky Sports.
Sky Sports Golf is dedicated channel showing live golf from around the world. A Sky Sports subscription costs around £25 per month, but it is often bundled with other sports channels.
BBC
The BBC provides free-to-air highlights and radio coverage of The Open Championship. This includes 90-minute highlights each evening and live radio commentary on BBC 5 Live.
NOW
NOW offers flexible day or month passes for Sky Sports, giving you access to all golf coverage without a contract. A Sports Day Pass costs £11.98, giving you 24 hours of access. A Sports Month Pass costs £34.99.
Official Apps
The PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf all have official apps that provide live scoring, highlights and live audio commentary.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is The Masters in 2026?
The 2026 Masters took place from 9-12 April at Augusta National Golf Club. Rory McIlroy won back-to-back titles, becoming the first player since Tiger Woods to achieve that feat.
Where is the 2026 Open Championship?
The 2026 Open Championship is at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England from 16-19 July. It is the course's 11th time hosting the tournament.
When is the Ryder Cup in 2026?
The 2026 Ryder Cup is from 26-28 September at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York. Europe won in Rome in 2023 and will try to retain the trophy.
Where is the 2026 Solheim Cup?
The 2026 Solheim Cup is at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands from 11-13 September. It is the first Solheim Cup to be played in the Netherlands.
Who won the 2026 Masters?
Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters, defending his title from 2025. He shot 11-under par to win by two shots from Scottie Scheffler.
Who won the 2026 PGA Championship?
England's Aaron Rai won the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, three shots ahead of Jon Rahm.
Who won the 2026 U.S. Open?
Wyndham Clark won the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. It was his second major victory.
How can I watch golf in the UK?
Sky Sports broadcasts all the majors and top tours. NOW offers flexible passes. The BBC shows highlights of The Open on free-to-air television.
Final Word
2026 has already delivered some unforgettable moments in golf. McIlroy's back-to-back Masters wins will be talked about for generations. Rai's breakthrough major in Pennsylvania showed the depth of English golf. And Korda's dominance on the women's side puts her in the conversation as one of the greatest of her generation.
But the season is far from over. The Open at Royal Birkdale, the Solheim Cup and the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black are still to come. The race for the FedExCup and the Race to Dubai will intensify over the coming months. Bookmark this page and check back as more results and dates are confirmed throughout the year.
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