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