Course info, golf betting previews & odds for The Masters, US PGA Championship, US Open, The Open Championship, the Ryder Cup & More.
The 2026 professional golf calendar features a series of prestigious tournaments, including the four major championships and team competitions.
The Masters Tournament
- When: April 9-12, 2026 (90th edition)
- Location: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, USA
- Par: 72
- Length: 7,475 yards (6,835 m)
- Prize Fund: To be announced
The Masters, traditionally the first major of the year, is held annually at Augusta National Golf Club. Since its inception in 1934, the tournament has awarded the iconic Green Jacket to its champions since 1949. Jack Nicklaus holds the record with six victories, followed by Tiger Woods with five. The 2026 Masters will mark the 90th edition of this prestigious tournament.
Masters week runs from April 6-12, with practice rounds on Monday and Tuesday, the Par 3 Contest on Wednesday, and the tournament rounds from Thursday through Sunday. Cameras are permitted during practice days, offering a rare opportunity to photograph the beauty of Augusta National.
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US PGA Championship
- When: May 14-17, 2026 (Championship rounds); May 11-17, 2026 (Full week including practice)
- Location: Aronimink Golf Club, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA
- Par: 70
- Length: Approximately 7,200 yards
- Prize Fund: To be announced
The PGA Championship, the season’s second major, will be hosted at Aronimink Golf Club in 2026 for the second time in the club’s history. The course first hosted the PGA Championship in 1962 when Gary Player claimed the first of his two PGA Championship titles. Established in 1916, the tournament has seen legends like Walter Hagen and Jack Nicklaus each secure five titles, with Tiger Woods close behind with four.
Aronimink Golf Club dates back to 1896, with the current Donald Ross-designed layout completed in 1926. The championship will mark the first time one of golf’s four majors has been held in the Philadelphia region since Merion hosted the 2013 U.S. Open. Tournament tickets include complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages.
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U.S. Open
- When: June 18-21, 2026 (Championship rounds); June 15-21, 2026 (Full week)
- Location: Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Southampton, New York, USA
- Par: 70
- Length: Approximately 7,400 yards
- Prize Fund: To be announced
The 126th U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, one of the most iconic venues in American golf. Founded in 1891, Shinnecock Hills is one of the five founding clubs of the USGA and is the only golf course to have hosted the U.S. Open in three different centuries.
The historic links-style course overlooks Great Peconic Bay and was redesigned by William Flynn in 1937. Previous U.S. Opens at Shinnecock took place in 1896, 1986, 1995, 2004, and 2018, producing memorable championships with winners including Raymond Floyd, Corey Pavin, Retief Goosen, and Brooks Koepka. The course’s narrow fairways and unpredictable winds off the Atlantic Ocean make it one of golf’s most challenging tests.
The Open Championship
- When: July 16-19, 2026 (Championship rounds); July 12-19, 2026 (Full week)
- Location: Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England
- Par: 70
- Length: Approximately 7,156 yards (6,543 meters)
- Prize Fund: To be announced
The 154th Open Championship returns to Royal Birkdale for the eleventh time. The iconic Southport links has previously hosted golf’s original Championship on ten occasions, most recently in 2017 when Jordan Spieth emerged victorious in a memorable final-round duel with Matt Kuchar.
Royal Birkdale was established in 1889 but redesigned in 1922 to create the current layout, which winds through sand dunes towering over each fairway. The celebrated roll of Champion Golfers at Royal Birkdale includes Peter Thomson, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Johnny Miller, Tom Watson, Ian Baker-Finch, Mark O’Meara, and Padraig Harrington. Harry Vardon holds the record with six Open titles, while James Braid, John Henry Taylor, Peter Thomson, and Tom Watson each have five.
The 2026 Open will feature new enhancements including a Last-Chance Qualifier on Monday, July 13, where up to 12 players will compete for the final place in the field, and a Heroes Classic on Tuesday, July 14, featuring past champions in a celebration of The Open’s traditions.
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Ryder Cup 2027
- When: September 17-19, 2027 (Competition days); September 13-19, 2027 (Full week)
- Location: Adare Manor, County Limerick, Ireland
- Par: 72
- Length: Over 7,500 yards
- Prize Fund: None (team competition)
The Ryder Cup, a biennial team competition between Europe and the United States, will celebrate its 100th anniversary at Adare Manor in 2027. This will be the second time Ireland has hosted the Ryder Cup, having previously done so in 2006 when Team Europe defeated the United States by a record margin of 18.5-9.5 at The K Club.
The week will include four build-up days from Monday, September 13 to Thursday, September 16, followed by three days of competition from Friday, September 17 to Sunday, September 19. Adare Manor’s championship course was redesigned by renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio and features only 41 bunkers across 230 acres of parkland, making it one of the most distinctive Fazio designs.
The event is renowned for its intense match-play format and storied history. Details on how to apply for tickets will be announced in 2026.
These tournaments are highly anticipated by golf enthusiasts and bettors alike, offering thrilling competitions and opportunities to witness the sport’s top talents on some of the world’s most challenging courses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Golf Futures?
A golf Futures bet is simply a wager on a golf event that will happen at a later date.
You can wager on a golf Futures market at anytime, but the sportsbooks will adjust the odds over the duration of the season depending on results, the course and other relevant news.
In general, an early Futures wager will offer the bettor with bigger odds, but come with greater risk (the uncertainty of how events will unfold before the wager is settled).
What are the four major golf championships?
The four majors are the most prestigious events in men’s golf and comprise of the Masters Tournament, the US Open, the Open Championship and the PGA Championship. They are all contested on an annual basis.
Has any player ever won all four majors in the same calendar year?
The American golfer Bobby Jones won the Grand Slam in 1930, although it then comprised of the United States Amateur Championship, the Amateur Championship (British Amateur), the US Open and the Open Championship.
Tiger Woods did win all four major events consecutively over a 365 day period, but included three wins in 2000 and the Masters in 2001.
Which players have achieved a Career Grand Slam of the modern majors?
Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Woods have each won all four of golf’s majors at least once in their careers. Nicklaus and Woods have both won each of the four majors at least three times.
When and where are the four major tournaments played?
Although the COVID-19 pandemic led to changes in the golfing calendar in 2020, the majors are usually allocated specific dates in the schedules.
- The Masters Tournament is the first major of the year and is scheduled for the first full week in April. The Masters is always held at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
- The PGA Championship is, beginning in 2019, played in May on the weekend before Memorial Day. The Championship has been held at various venues, primarily on the eastern side of the USA.
- The US Open takes place in mid-June, with the final round scheduled to be played on the third Sunday. The tournament is staged at a variety of courses and is typically set up to ensure that scoring is very difficult.
- The Open Championship is the oldest golf tournament in the world. The tournament traditionally takes place over four days in summer, starting the day before the third Friday in July. The venue is rotated between a select group of coastal links golf courses in the United Kingdom.
Which players have won the most major titles?
Jack Nicklaus leads the way with a hugely impressive 18 major titles (6 Masters, 4 US Open, 3 Open and 5 PGA). He also recorded 19 runner-up finishes over the four majors.
- Jack Nicklaus – 18
- Tiger Woods – 15
- Walter Hagen – 11
- Ben Hogan – 9
- Gary Player – 9
- Tom Watson - 8
What are the other most popular golf tournaments?
In addition to the four majors, there are plenty of other popular and important golf tournaments. The biggest golf team tournament in the world is the Ryder Cup, which invariably provides drama unmatched in any other sporting event.
The Ryder Cup is held every two years and features 12 of the best golfers from the USA and Europe competing against each other.
Other big golf tournaments include the Tour Championship, the Players Championship, Arnold Palmer Invitational, WGC-Cadillac Championship, The Memorial, WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and Wells Fargo Classic.
What are the most important golf courses in the world?
St. Andrews (Old Course) takes pride of place in any list of the most important golf course, as it is quite simply unsurpassed in the history of the game, with golf having been played there since the 15th century. It’s also a regular venue for The Open Championship.
The Augusta National Golf Club is another historic course and the only one used to host a major tournament every year.
There are many other great courses renowned for their history, beauty or design too, including the Royal County Down Golf Club in Northern Ireland, the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York, Cypress Point Golf Club at Pebble Beach, California and the Pine Valley Golf Club in New Jersey.
Why is it called The Ryder Cup?
The Ryder Cup is named after the English businessman Samuel Ryder, who donated the trophy.
Why is it called The Solheim Cup?
This women's event is named after the Norwegian-American golf club manufacturer, Karsten Solheim, who was a major force in the tournament’s creation.