When and where are 2026 men's golf majors? Venue, locations, dates for Masters, PGA, U.S. Open, British Open
Here's a look at when and where the Big 4 (in bold) will be contested in 2026, as well as a few other high profile events in the men's professional game (note: PGA Tour has not released its full '26 schedule):
DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
DEFENDING CHAMP
March 12-15
The Players Championship
TPC SawgrassPonte Vedra Beach, Fla.
Rory McIlroy
April 9-12
Masters Tournament
Augusta National Golf ClubAugusta, Ga.
Rory McIlroy
May 14-17
PGA Championship
Arnonimink Golf ClubNewtown Square, Pa.
Scottie Scheffler
June 18-21
U.S. Open
Shinnecock Hill Golf ClubSouthampton, N.Y.
J.J. Spaun
July 16-19
The Open Championship
Royal BirkdaleSouthport, England
Scottie Scheffler
Aug. 20-23
Tour Championship
East Lake Golf ClubAtlanta, Ga.
(TBD; Scheffler, 2024 winner)
Sept. 24-27
Presidents Cup
Medinah Country ClubMedinah, Ill.
United States
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