The 2026 golf calendar starts in Hawaii on January 2 with the Sentry Tournament of Champions and runs all the way through November 22 at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. This guide covers everything – all major championships, PGA Tour stops, LPGA Tour events, senior competitions, and amateur championships happening throughout the year. You’ll see golf played at legendary spots like Pebble Beach in California and Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland. While there’s no Olympic tournament in 2026, this season actually launches the qualification window for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics through both the Official World Golf Ranking and Rolex Rankings. We’ve got specific dates, venues, broadcast info, and prize money breakdowns for every significant event on the 2026 golf calendar.
| Tour/Event | Details |
|---|---|
| PGA Tour | Runs from January straight into the FedEx Cup playoffs at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta wrapping up in August |
| LPGA Tour | Five major championships with purses ranging from $5 million to $7 million each |
| Senior Golf Tournaments | Five majors between May and July at top courses in Alabama, Michigan, Rhode Island, Ohio, and Wales |
| Presidents Cup | September at Medinah Country Club where Team USA faces the International squad |
| 2027 Ryder Cup | Players start accumulating points for the event at Adare Manor in Ireland |
What makes 2026 important is the Olympic qualification period beginning and the U.S. Open returning to Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. NBC Sports, CBS, ESPN, and Golf Channel split broadcasting coverage with ESPN+ streaming most PGA Tour golf tournaments. The FedEx Cup winner gets $25 million while major championships pay out between $3 million and $4 million to winners. This is your full reference for tournament dates, locations, and details across the entire season.
Women’s Major Championships 2026
The women’s majors are what really matter in women’s golf. These five tournaments shape the entire LPGA season and separate the top players from everyone else. How a golfer performs in the women’s majors usually decides who gets called the best in the world that year.
First up is the ANA Inspiration, which goes by the Chevron Championship now. It runs March 26-29, 2026 at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. This desert course has been the home of this championship for years. That victory leap into Poppie’s Pond? It’s become one of the most recognizable moments in women’s golf.
Next comes the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on June 25-28, 2026 at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Congressional has seen plenty of major championships over the years and sits among America’s top courses. The Blue Course doesn’t give players much room for error – it’s long and makes you think through every shot.
The U.S. Women’s Open shows up July 9-12, 2026 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Riviera is considered one of the best tournament courses in the country. Tight fairways and tricky approaches make scoring tough here. It’s a big deal seeing the women’s golf elite compete at this legendary venue.
Then it’s off to Scotland for the Women’s British Open on August 20-23, 2026 at Carnoustie Golf Links in Carnoustie, Scotland. Carnoustie has a reputation as one of the hardest links courses you’ll find anywhere. The Barry Burn winds through the course and those closing holes have crushed plenty of dreams at major championships.
The Evian Championship wraps things up September 10-13, 2026 at Evian Resort Golf Club in Évian-les-Bains, France. The French Alps sitting in the background make for incredible views. This parkland layout plays differently than most LPGA majors venues.
The 2026 women’s majors calendar hits three countries and multiple continents. The schedule runs from late March all the way to mid-September. Spreading the LPGA majors out like this gives each tournament room to breathe and lets fans focus on each one individually.
PGA Tour Featured Events and FedEx Cup Playoffs
The PGA Tour’s featured events are where the top players compete throughout 2026. These tournaments carry big prize purses and prestige. They build up to the season-ending playoff series.
The Sentry Tournament of Champions starts things off on January 2-5, 2026 at Kapalua Plantation Course in Maui, Hawaii. Only the previous season’s winners get in. Next comes the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on January 30 – February 2, 2026 at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. The Genesis Invitational runs February 13-16, 2026 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Then there’s the Arnold Palmer Invitational from March 5-8, 2026 at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida. The Players Championship happens March 12-15, 2026 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The Wells Fargo Championship takes place May 7-10, 2026 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Memorial Tournament is set for June 4-7, 2026 at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. The Travelers Championship closes out the featured regular season PGA tournaments on June 25-28, 2026 at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.
The FedEx Cup Playoffs decide who becomes the season champion. This three-event series is where everything comes together after months of competition. Players fight for points, position, and the massive payout that comes with winning it all.
The FedEx St. Jude Championship opens the playoffs August 13-16, 2026 at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. The BMW Championship follows on August 20-23, 2026 at Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock, Colorado. The Tour Championship finishes the season August 28-31, 2026 at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Points accumulate all season through the FedEx Cup system, then get reset for the playoffs. The champion walks away with $25 million. Major championship winners during 2026 typically pocket $3-4 million in prize money. Players finishing in the top 125 of the FedEx Cup standings keep their full playing privileges for next season. The PGA Tour Q-School Final Stage in December 2025 determined which new members earned their 2026 playing privileges.
LPGA Tour Tournament Schedule
The LPGA Tour runs events all over the world in 2026. You’ll see tournaments in Asia, across North America, and plenty of other spots. Beyond the five majors, the LPGA schedule is packed with regular season stops that matter.
The Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions gets things started January 16-19, 2026 at Tranquilo Golf Course in Four Corners, Florida. Recent winners get invited to this one. Then the LPGA Tour moves to Asia for the Honda LPGA Thailand on February 20-23, 2026 at Siam Country Club in Chonburi, Thailand. Players stick around the region for the HSBC Women’s World Championship on February 27 – March 2, 2026 at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore. These Asian tournaments show how far women’s golf tournaments have spread globally. The Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play comes back to the LPGA schedule May 21-24, 2026 at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Most events run standard stroke play over four rounds. The Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play is different though. Players go head-to-head in brackets instead of counting every stroke. It changes how you approach the competition entirely.
Prize money isn’t the same as majors. Major championship purses sit between $5-7 million with winners taking home $1-1.5 million. Regular tour events usually have smaller pots. The Race to CME Globe tracks performance all season. Top 60 players keep full status for next year. That status determines which tournaments you can enter and basically your whole career path.
LPGA Q-School Final Qualifying happened in December 2025. That’s where players earn their 2026 tour cards. You’ve got to prove yourself to get on tour. Competition doesn’t let up anywhere.
These regular events fill in around the major championship calendar. The majors – Chevron Championship in March, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in June, U.S. Women’s Open in July, Women’s British Open in August, and Evian Championship in September – are the big ones. But regular stops give players chances to compete week after week and climb the standings.
International Team Competitions and European Tour Events
International team competitions and European Tour events are major parts of the professional golf calendar. These tournaments pull together top players from different countries and tours.
The Presidents Cup happens September 24-27, 2026 at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois. This biennial event matches the USA Team against an International Team that doesn’t include European players. Medinah Country Club has a history with major championships and will challenge both teams. Match play competition runs over four days. Players represent their teams instead of chasing individual prizes. The Presidents Cup has built up considerable prestige since it started, and fans turn out in huge numbers to watch international golf played at this level.
The European Tour has some big events lined up for 2026. The BMW PGA Championship takes place September 10-13, 2026 at Wentworth Club in Surrey, England. This flagship event brings in top names from the European Tour and other tours. Wentworth Club’s West Course tests players with tight fairways lined by trees and strategic bunker placement.
The DP World Tour Championship closes out the European Tour season November 19-22, 2026 at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, UAE. This finale determines final rankings and crowns the season champion. Only the best performers throughout the year make it to Dubai for this event.
Ryder Cup qualification for the 2027 matches at Adare Manor, Ireland starts in 2026. Points earning begins once the 2025 Ryder Cup wraps up in September 2025. European Team qualification runs September 2025 through August 2027. USA Team qualification usually follows a comparable timeline. Automatic qualifiers and captain’s picks get decided closer to the actual event. Players in 2026 tournaments can collect crucial Ryder Cup qualification points. Strong finishes at designated events boost qualification totals. The battle to secure spots on the 2027 Ryder Cup teams heats up during 2026.
These competitions matter beyond regular tour play. They bring national pride and team chemistry into focus. The Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup qualification add extra drama throughout the year as players balance individual goals with team aspirations.
Senior Tour Major Championships
The Champions Tour features five major championships that matter most to senior golf. These tournaments define what success looks like for players 50 and over. Winning one of the senior majors cements a legacy.
The Tradition starts things off May 7-10, 2026 at Greystone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama. It’s the first major test of the season for Champions Tour competitors. Next up is the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship on May 21-24, 2026 at Harbor Shores Resort in Benton Harbor, Michigan. This one comes just two weeks after The Tradition.
The U.S. Senior Open lands on June 25-28, 2026 at Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island. Newport Country Club actually hosted the first U.S. Open back in 1895, so there’s real history here. The Senior Players Championship happens July 9-12, 2026 at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Firestone’s South Course has a reputation – it’s been challenging pros across different tours for years. The Senior Open Championship closes out the senior majors July 23-26, 2026 at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales.
These five senior majors run from late spring into summer. The spacing gives players time to prepare between tournaments. You need to be 50 to play on the Champions Tour, though there are some exemptions for guys who had success on other tours.
These championships are what every player on the Champions Tour wants to win.
Amateur Championships and Team Competitions
Amateur golf keeps the sport grounded and helps develop the next generation of talent. The U.S. Amateur Championship runs from August 10-16, 2026 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. Plenty of pros got their start winning this one. The U.S. Women’s Amateur happens August 3-9, 2026 at Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington. That links-style course will test everyone who tees it up. The Walker Cup comes to Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach, California on September 12-13, 2026. This biennial match play event puts USA amateur teams up against Great Britain & Ireland. Cypress Point Club is about as exclusive and historic as golf venues get. The format runs foursomes and singles matches over two days. These amateur golf tournaments give future pros a place to prove themselves. Most U.S. Amateur winners turn professional soon after their victory. The Walker Cup holds special weight in amateur golf. Past rosters include players who went on to dominate at the highest level. These championships keep amateur golf alive while giving young players a spotlight during the 2026 summer schedule.
Broadcasting Coverage and Prize Money Information
Golf fans in 2026 have plenty of options to watch tournaments across different networks. NBC Sports airs the U.S. Open from Oakmont Country Club in June. The Masters from Augusta National in April runs on CBS and ESPN. ESPN and CBS rotate golf broadcasting duties for the PGA Championship. NBC and Golf Channel handle the Open Championship at Royal Troon in Scotland.
For LPGA Majors, Golf Channel carries most of the golf coverage. NBC picks up weekend broadcasts for the big ones like the Chevron Championship at Mission Hills and the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera. You can stream PGA Tour events through ESPN+. The NBC Sports app has extra tournament golf coverage too. International golf broadcasting depends on where you are – Sky Sports in the UK, TSN in Canada, plus regional networks around the world.
The FedEx Cup winner gets $25 million when the Tour Championship wraps up at East Lake in August. Major winners usually pocket $3-4 million in prize money. Top 125 in FedEx Cup standings keep full status. LPGA major purses run $5-7 million, with winners taking home $1-1.5 million. Top 60 in Race to CME Globe standings stay fully exempt.