Here’s the complete guide to the men’s golf majors in 2026 – with dates, venues, locations, quick course history and the last five champions for each major.
2026 Golf Majors at a glance
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The Masters — 9–12 April 2026 — Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, USA
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PGA Championship — 14–17 May 2026 — Aronimink Golf Club, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA
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U.S. Open — 18–21 June 2026 — Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Southampton, New York, USA
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The Open Championship — 16–19 July 2026 — Royal Birkdale, Southport, England
The Masters 2026
Dates: 9–12 April 2026
Course name: Augusta National Golf Club
Course location: Augusta, Georgia, USA
Brief course history: Augusta National was founded by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, with the course designed by Bobby Jones and Dr Alister MacKenzie. The club opened for play in 1932 and is best described as a parkland-style course (immaculate presentation, dramatic elevation, and famously punishing greens).
Last 5 winners of The Masters (most recent first)
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2025 — Rory McIlroy
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2024 — Scottie Scheffler
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2023 — Jon Rahm
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2022 — Scottie Scheffler
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2021 — Hideki Matsuyama
PGA Championship 2026
Dates: 14–17 May 2026
Course name: Aronimink Golf Club
Course location: Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief course history: Aronimink was founded in 1896 and is most associated with a course designed by Donald Ross. It’s a classic American parkland test that has hosted major championships before — including the 1962 PGA Championship.
Ross layouts tend to reward proper ball-striking and smart angles, and Aronimink is no different: it’s built to put long-iron play under pressure.
Last 5 winners of the PGA Championship (most recent first)
U.S. Open 2026
Dates: 18–21 June 2026
Course name: Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
Course location: Southampton, New York, USA
Brief course history: Shinnecock is the sort of venue golf people talk about with a bit of reverence. The club was founded in 1891 and the course is widely described as links-style — sandy soil, wind exposure, and a layout that’s more about controlling the ball than overpowering it. The architecture story is layered (as many historic courses are), with notable design contributions over time — and it’s a frequent U.S. Open host, returning again in 2026.
Last 5 winners of the U.S. Open (most recent first)
The Open Championship 2026
Dates: 16–19 July 2026
Course name: Royal Birkdale Golf Club
Course location: Southport, Merseyside, England
Brief course history: Royal Birkdale was established in 1889, and it’s one of England’s crown-jewel links venues — dunes, tight turf, and that unmistakable “proper Open rota” feel. The Open itself confirms Royal Birkdale will host for the 11th time in 2026, which tells you everything you need to know about its standing in the game.