10 unmissable golf weekends in 2026 ft. Presidents Cup

As the new year started, golf fans are excited for the upcoming season. The PGA Tour players will start their run in mid-January with their season opener, the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Initially, the season was supposed to start with The Sentry event; however, the tournament was cancelled. This year, the Presidents Cup will take place in September, while in April, there will be The Masters.

Below are 10 unmissable golf weekends in 2026.

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#1 Presidents Cup: Sept 24-27

2026 Presidents Cup - Previews - Source: Getty

The 2026 Presidents Cup will take place from September 24 to 27. It is a biennial event, which will take place in the Medinah Country Club. The US team would be looking forward to defending its title. It will take place in the last week of September.

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#2 Masters: April 9-12

Masters (Image Source: Imagn)

Another big golf event of 2026 is The Masters. The first men's major of the year will take place in the second week of April. The tournament will start with its first round on April 9 and will have its final on April 12 at the Augusta National Golf Club. Rory McIlroy will return this year to defend his title. The Northern Irish golfer completed his career Grand Slam in 2025 by winning the major and would be hoping to continue his dominance.

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#3 US Open: June 18-21

J.J. Spaun (Image Source: Imagn)

Another unmissable weekend in 2026 is the third week of June. The 2026 US Open is scheduled to take place at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club from June 18 to 21. In 2025, JJ Spaun had a terrific time playing in the event and won the major, and he would be looking forward to defending his title.

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#4 US Women's Open: June 4-7

LPGA: U.S. Women's Open - Final Round - Source: Imagn

The first week of June is also an unmissable weekend for golf fans. The women’s major event, the US Women’s Open, will start with its first round on June 4 and will have its final on June 7 at the Pacific Palisades, California. Maja Stark is the defending champion of the event.

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#5 The Players Championship: March 12-15

The Players Championship (Image Source: Imagn)

The Players Championship is another big event of the 2026 schedule. Golf fans are highly excited for this unofficial fifth major, which will take place in March. The tournament is scheduled to be held from March 12 to 15 at TPC Sawgrass. In 2025, Rory McIlroy won the event and is looking forward to defending his title.

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#6 The Open Championship: July 16-19

PGA: The 153rd Open - Final Round - Source: Imagn

The Open Championship weekend is another unmissable event in golf in 2026. The tournament will start with its first round on July 16 and will have its finale on Sunday, July 19. Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion of the event.

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#7 PGA Championship: May 14-17

2025 PGA Championship - Final Round - Source: Getty

The PGA Championship is another major event. It will take place from May 14 to May 17 at the Aronimink Golf Club. In 2026, Scottie Scheffler will return to defend his title.

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#8 The Genesis Invitational: Feb. 19-22

PGA: The Genesis Invitational - Final Round - Source: Imagn

The Genesis Invitational will take place at the Riviera Country Club. It is also one of the biggest events fans can’t miss in 2026. The tournament will take place from February 19 to 22, and Ludvig Åberg will return to defend his title.

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#9 Solheim Cup: Sept. 11-13

Golf: Solheim Cup-Europe at USA - Source: Imagn

September has more events for fans in 2026. While men golfers will compete at the Presidents Cup, women golfers will play at the Solheim Cup. The tournament is scheduled from September 11 to 13 at the De Bosch in the Netherlands. Team USA is the defending champion.

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#10 Tour Championship: August 27-30

PGA: TOUR Championship - Final Round - Source: Imagn

The 2026 Tour Championship is scheduled to take place from August 27 to 30. The event will take place at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. In 2025, it was Tommy Fleetwood who clinched his maiden PGA Tour title at the Tour Championship and will return to defend his title.

Edited by Ankita Yadav