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Where Are the Golf Majors Being Played?

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Where Are the Golf Majors Being Played?

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Published by Bonnyton Golf Club in Club News · Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 · Read time 3:00
If you love your golf, there’s nothing quite like watching or even visiting the game’s biggest stages. With the major championships mapped out years in advance, it gives every golfer something to look forward to. Here’s a simple guide to where the biggest events in golf are heading over the coming years.

The Open Championship

The biggest event in British golf continues to rotate around some of the most iconic links courses in the world.

  • 2026 – Royal Birkdale, Southport
  • 2027 – Old Course, St Andrews
  • 2028 – Royal Lytham & St Annes

For many Scottish golfers, a return to Old Course at St Andrews is always special. It’s the home of golf and still the ultimate bucket list experience.

US Open

The US Open is known for being the toughest test in golf, and the venues reflect that.

Some key upcoming locations:

  • 2026 – Shinnecock Hills
  • 2027 – Pebble Beach
  • 2028 – Winged Foot
  • 2029 – Pinehurst No.2
  • 2030 – Merion
Courses like Pebble Beach Golf Links and Oakmont Country Club are regular hosts and always deliver drama.

PGA Championship

The PGA Championship continues to move across the USA, often favouring big, modern championship setups.
Upcoming highlights:

  • 2026 – Aronimink Golf Club
  • 2027 – PGA Frisco (Texas)
  • 2028 – Olympic Club (Lake Course)
  • 2031 – Kiawah Island (Ocean Course)
  • 2033 – Bethpage Black

The Bethpage Black Course is one every golfer knows, famously brutal and open to the public.

Women’s Majors

The women’s game continues to grow, with major venues matching the prestige of the men’s events.

  • AIG Women’s Open 2026 – Royal Lytham & St Annes
  • AIG Women’s Open 2027 – Royal St George’s
  • US Women’s Open 2026 – Riviera Country Club
  • KPMG Women’s PGA 2026 – Hazeltine National

Seeing events hosted at venues like Royal St George's Golf Club shows just how far the women’s game has come.

Ryder Cup & Other Key Events

The team events bring a completely different energy to the game.

  • 2027 – Adare Manor, Ireland
  • 2029 – Hazeltine National, USA
  • 2031 – Camiral, Spain

The atmosphere at a Ryder Cup is unlike anything else in golf.

Why This Matters for Club Golfers

For us at Bonnyton, it’s not just about watching these events, it’s about inspiration.

Seeing the world’s best take on these courses:

  • Encourages you to test your own game
  • Brings new ideas into how you approach the course
  • Reminds you why we all love golf in the first place

Whether it’s the challenge of links golf at St Andrews or the precision required at Oakmont, there’s always something to take into your own round.

Final Thought

The great thing about golf is that while the majors are played on some of the toughest courses in the world, the same principles apply at every level.

Next time you’re out at Bonnyton, think like a major champion:

  • Commit to your shot
  • Play within yourself
  • Enjoy the challenge

Because that’s what the game is really about. Join Bonnyton today!


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