Golf Events This Year (2026): Complete Calendar, Majors & How to Watch

Quick summary: 2026 is a full calendar for golf fans: mens and womens majors, marquee PGA Tour and LPGA events, flagship tournaments like The Players, and high-stakes team tests (Presidents Cup, Solheim Cup). Below is a season-ready guide with the biggest events, where to watch, and key scheduling notes to help you plan what to follow this year.

How this guide is organized

• Majors (men and women) — the four biggest championships for each gender.
• Flagship and signature events — Players Championship, Arnold Palmer Invitational, signature PGA/LPGA events.
• Team competitions — Presidents Cup, Solheim Cup and other international fixtures.
• Practical tips — how to watch and what to look for on TV or streaming.

Mens major championships (what to watch)

• The Masters (Augusta National) — early April at Augusta National. Masters week remains the years first major and a must-watch for its unique traditions, Amen Corner and iconic green jacket ceremony.
• PGA Championship (Aronimink Golf Club) — typically held in May. The 2026 PGA Championship returns to Aronimink, a challenging Donald Ross–era test in the Philadelphia area.
• U.S. Open (Shinnecock Hills) — contested in June (the U.S. Open is played mid-June; qualifying and final sites are announced early in the year). Expect a true championship test on a long, penal Shinnecock layout.
• The Open Championship (Royal Birkdale) — the R&As links major in July at Royal Birkdale; wind and firm fairways return classic Open challenges.

Womens majors & key LPGA dates (highlights)

The LPGA runs five majors. In 2026 the tour also rolled out a record purse structure and broader broadcast coverage.

• Chevron Championship — late April; kicks off the womens major swing.
• U.S. Womens Open (Riviera Country Club) — early June at Riviera, a rare and high-profile West Coast test.
• KPMG Womens PGA Championship (Hazeltine) — late June; Hazeltine delivers a powerful parkland test.
• Amundi Evian Championship — early July at Evian Resort (France), the seasons only continental European major.
• AIG Womens Open (Royal Lytham & St Annes) — finishes the major swing in late July with classic links golf.

Flagship events and must-watch Tour weeks

PGA Tour highlights

• The Players Championship (TPC Sawgrass) — March; the PGA Tours flagship with the tournaments famous island green at 17 and a massive purse.
• Arnold Palmer Invitational, THE PLAYERS, AT&T Pebble Beach — early-season signature events that attract the strongest fields and build momentum into Masters week.
• Signature & new events — the PGA Tour added and reshuffled events for 2026, including new Fall Series stops; check weekly listings for which events are designated Signature status.

LPGA highlights

• Season opener & record purses — the LPGAs 2026 schedule features increased purses and broader broadcast deals; major events carry the largest purses.
• Key non-major stops — Aramco Championship at Shadow Creek, FM Championship at TPC Boston and other elevated purses make several non-majors must-watch weeks.

Team competitions

• Presidents Cup (Medinah Country Club) — fall 2026: a major team test between the U.S. and an International side; captains and formats are announced in advance and shape late-season storylines.
• Solheim Cup (Bernardus Golf, Netherlands) — late summer 2026: the premier womens team event that alternates with the Ryder/Presidents Cup cycle and creates intense match-play drama.

How to watch: broadcast & streaming tips

• TV partners: Many PGA and LPGA events are available on Golf Channel, NBC, CBS or specialized streaming partners. The LPGA expanded live coverage in 2026 so more rounds are available on linear and streaming platforms.
• Streaming: PGA Tour Live on ESPN+, Peacock and other network apps often carry featured-group or early-round coverage. Check each tournaments official watch page for start times.
• Weekend windows: Weekend coverage (Saturday/Sunday) is the best time to catch full leaderboards and signature holes—plan your viewing around local tee times and broadcast windows.

Practical planning for fans

• Pick your priorities: Decide whether youre chasing majors, team events or marquee Tour weeks (Players, signature events). Each has a different vibe and value for spectators.
• Tickets & travel: Major ticket lotteries and hospitality packages open well in advance; early planning is essential for Augusta, U.S. Open and The Open.
• Volunteer & local events: Many clubs host amateur and pro-am events around major weeks; theyre great for local access to big-name players and give a festival feel to champion weeks.

Quick-reference calendar (high-level)

• March: The Players Championship (TPC Sawgrass) and early PGA Tour signature events.
• April: Masters week (Augusta) and the start of the LPGA major swing (Chevron Championship).
• June: U.S. Open (men) and U.S. Womens Open (Riviera); KPMG Womens PGA follows late June.
• July: The Open Championship (links golf) and the Amundi Evian Championship for women.
• September (fall): Presidents Cup (team event) and late-season PGA Tour fall series; Solheim Cup in Europe for the womens team competition.

What to watch for this year

• Rising stars vs. established champions: Major weeks often define seasons; watch who steps up at the big tests.
• Course setups: Firm-and-fast links weeks and penal USGA setups reward different skill sets—note which players adjust best to each style.
• Team strategy: Captains pairings in Presidents and Solheim Cup weeks can swing momentum; follow captain announcements and pair chemistry reports.

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