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Golf Majors 2026: Dates, Venues, Course Guides and the Last 5 Winners

The Open Championship Venue for golf majors in 2026, Royal Birkdale

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

  • The Masters — 9–12 April 2026 — Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, USA

  • PGA Championship — 14–17 May 2026 — Aronimink Golf Club, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA

  • U.S. Open — 18–21 June 2026 — Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Southampton, New York, USA

  • 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)

  • 2025 — Rory McIlroy

  • 2024 — Scottie Scheffler

  • 2023 — Jon Rahm

  • 2022 — Scottie Scheffler

  • 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)

  • 2025 — Scottie Scheffler

  • 2024 — Xander Schauffele

  • 2023 — Brooks Koepka

  • 2022 — Justin Thomas

  • 2021 — Phil Mickelson

 

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)

  • 2025 — J.J. Spaun

  • 2024 — Bryson DeChambeau

  • 2023 — Wyndham Clark

  • 2022 — Matt Fitzpatrick

  • 2021 — Jon Rahm

 

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.

Last 5 winners of The Open Championship (most recent first)

  • 2025 — Scottie Scheffler

  • 2024 — Xander Schauffele

  • 2023 — Brian Harman

  • 2022 — Cameron Smith

  • 2021 — Collin Morikawa

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