When is the next golf Major? 2026 schedule, dates, venues, odds and favourites
Ladbrokes brings you the major schedule for golf in 2026
The Masters is the first major on April 9-12, 2026, followed by the PGA Championship on May 14-17, 2026
The US Open follows on June 18-21, with The Open rounding off the calendar on July 16-19, 2026
Ladbrokes shares the schedule, dates, venues and odds for all the golf Majors in 2026, including the Masters, PGA Championship, US Open and The Open Championship. You can also find information on the special bets Ladbrokes are offering for 2026.
Golf 2026 majors schedule, key dates, venues, odds and favourites
The Masters
April 9-12, 2026 - Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, USA
Defending champion: Rory McIlroy – completed the career Grand Slam with victory in 2025.
Favourites: Scottie Scheffler heads the market as world No1, with McIlroy expected to be strongly backed to defend his memorable title last year. Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Ludvig Aberg also sit prominently in the betting.
PGA Championship
May 14-17, 2026 - Aronimink Golf Club, Pennsylvania, USA
Defending champion: Scottie Scheffler – dominant five-shot win in 2025.
Favourites: Scheffler is again expected to lead the betting, with Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm close behind. Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau and Ludvig Aberg are among the main challengers.
US Open
June 18-21, 2026 - Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, New York, USA
Defending champion: J.J. Spaun – claimed his first major at Oakmont in 2025.
Favourites: Scheffler is likely to top the market again, alongside McIlroy and Rahm. DeChambeau’s power also makes him a key contender on a typically tough U.S. Open setup.
The Open
July 16-19, 2026 - Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England
Defending champion: Scottie Scheffler – won The Open at Royal Portrush in 2025.
Favourites: Scheffler is expected to be near the top of the betting, with McIlroy heavily backed on home soil. Rahm, Åberg and Fleetwood are also expected to attract strong support, particularly in links conditions.
Golf 2026 majors special bets
You can also check out our 2026 major special bets, which allows you to back a host of players to pick up at least one big prize this year.
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