A new year means a full schedule of golf majors to look forward to. Here are all the dates and venues you need to know for 2026 so you don’t miss out on any of the action.
2026 Golf Majors – Dates, Locations, Defending Champions
| tour | dates | Course and location | Defending the champion |
| Masters | April 9-12 | Augusta National Golf Club (GA) | Rory McIlroy |
| The PGA Championship | May 14-17 | Aronimink Golf Club (PA) | Scottie Scheffler |
| US Open | June 18-21 | Shinnecock Hills Golf Club (NY) | JJ Spaun |
| Open Championship | July 16-19 | Royal Birkdale Golf Club (England) | Scottie Scheffler |
Master
- Dates:April 9-12
- Location:Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Ga.
- Champion 2025:Rory McIlroy
It might be hard to get past the excitement of seeing Rory McIlroy hit his career Grand Slam at the 2025 Masters, but we’ll keep watching every moment. Will McIlroy slip the green jacket once again or will someone else’s name be etched in Masters history?
The PGA Championship
- Dates:May 11-17
- Location:Aronimink Golf Club, Newtown Square, Pa.
- Champion 2025:Scottie Scheffler
Aronimink Golf Club last played host to the PGA Championship in 1962. All eyes will be on Scottie Scheffler to defend his title, but who do you think can dethrone him and win the Wanamaker Trophy in 2026?
US Open
- Dates:June 18-21
- Location:Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Southampton, NY
- Champion 2025:JJ Spaun
What many consider golf’s toughest test comes back to New York’s Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. The question is whether this year’s championship can match the drama we witnessed last year with JJ Spaun’s incredible 65-foot putt.
Open Championship
- Dates:July 16-19
- Location:Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England
- Champion 2025:Scottie Scheffler
The Open Championship returns to Royal Birkdale and promises to deliver one of the most exciting tournaments in men’s golf. We’ll see if Scottie Scheffler can make it back-to-back, but as usual with links golf, there will be no shortage of other potential storylines.
When and where is the 2026 Presidents Cup?
- Dates:September 22-27
- Location:Medinah Country Club, Medinah, Ill.
- Defending Champion:US
Captain Brandt Snedeker leads the US team to the #3 course at Medinah Country Club in 2026. So far, the confirmed members of the US team are Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffle, Cameron Young, Ben Griffin, Russell Henley and Harris English. Whose names will be added and can the USA continue its incredible winning streak?
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