The 2026 PGA Tour season runs from January through August, featuring over 35 tournaments across signature events, majors, and regular tour stops. For fantasy golf players, knowing the schedule is essential for planning your picks and managing your season-long strategy.
This guide breaks down every tournament you need to know about, with special attention to the events that matter most for fantasy scoring.
The 2026 PGA Tour Season Structure
The PGA Tour calendar is built around a few key types of events:
- Signature Events – Elite fields, bigger purses, and the best players in the world
- Major Championships – The four biggest tournaments in golf
- Regular Tour Events – Weekly tournaments with strong but variable fields
- FedExCup Playoffs – The season-ending series that crowns the champion
For fantasy golf, signature events and majors typically offer the most competitive scoring opportunities since you know the top players will be competing.
January – Season Kickoff
| Date | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2-5 | The Sentry | Kapalua, Hawaii | Signature |
| Jan 9-12 | Sony Open in Hawaii | Honolulu, Hawaii | Regular |
| Jan 16-19 | The American Express | La Quinta, California | Signature |
| Jan 23-26 | Farmers Insurance Open | San Diego, California | Regular |
| Jan 30-Feb 2 | AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | Pebble Beach, California | Signature |
Fantasy Tip: The Sentry features only previous tournament winners and top FedExCup finishers—one of the strongest fields of the year. Start your season strong with picks here.
February – West Coast Swing Continues
| Date | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6-9 | WM Phoenix Open | Scottsdale, Arizona | Regular |
| Feb 13-16 | The Genesis Invitational | Pacific Palisades, California | Signature |
| Feb 20-23 | Mexico Open at Vidanta | Vallarta, Mexico | Regular |
| Feb 27-Mar 2 | Cognizant Classic | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | Regular |
March – Florida Swing & First Major Prep
| Date | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6-9 | Arnold Palmer Invitational | Orlando, Florida | Signature |
| Mar 13-16 | THE PLAYERS Championship | Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida | Signature |
| Mar 20-23 | Valspar Championship | Palm Harbor, Florida | Regular |
| Mar 27-30 | Texas Children's Houston Open | Houston, Texas | Regular |
Fantasy Tip: THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass is often called the "fifth major." The field is stacked and fantasy points are up for grabs. Don't miss it.
April – The Masters
| Date | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3-6 | Valero Texas Open | San Antonio, Texas | Regular |
| Apr 10-13 | The Masters | Augusta, Georgia | Major |
| Apr 17-20 | RBC Heritage | Hilton Head, South Carolina | Signature |
| Apr 24-27 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | Avondale, Louisiana | Regular (Team) |
May – PGA Championship
| Date | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1-4 | Wells Fargo Championship | Charlotte, North Carolina | Signature |
| May 8-11 | THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson | McKinney, Texas | Regular |
| May 15-18 | PGA Championship | Quail Hollow, North Carolina | Major |
| May 22-25 | Charles Schwab Challenge | Fort Worth, Texas | Regular |
| May 29-Jun 1 | The Memorial Tournament | Dublin, Ohio | Signature |
June – U.S. Open
| Date | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5-8 | RBC Canadian Open | Toronto, Canada | Regular |
| Jun 12-15 | U.S. Open | Shinnecock Hills, New York | Major |
| Jun 19-22 | Travelers Championship | Cromwell, Connecticut | Signature |
| Jun 26-29 | Rocket Mortgage Classic | Detroit, Michigan | Regular |
July – The Open Championship
| Date | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3-6 | John Deere Classic | Silvis, Illinois | Regular |
| Jul 10-13 | Genesis Scottish Open | North Berwick, Scotland | Signature |
| Jul 17-20 | The Open Championship | Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland | Major |
| Jul 24-27 | 3M Open | Blaine, Minnesota | Regular |
August – FedExCup Playoffs
| Date | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31-Aug 3 | Wyndham Championship | Greensboro, North Carolina | Regular |
| Aug 7-10 | FedEx St. Jude Championship | Memphis, Tennessee | Playoffs |
| Aug 14-17 | BMW Championship | Castle Pines, Colorado | Playoffs |
| Aug 21-24 | TOUR Championship | Atlanta, Georgia | Playoffs |
Fantasy Tip: The FedExCup Playoffs feature progressively smaller fields of the best players. The TOUR Championship is just the top 30 in the standings—elite fantasy competition.
Key Dates for Your Fantasy Calendar
Mark these dates on your calendar to make sure you never miss a big fantasy golf opportunity:
- January 2-5: The Sentry (Season opener, elite field)
- March 13-16: THE PLAYERS Championship (Strongest non-major field)
- April 10-13: The Masters (First major)
- May 15-18: PGA Championship (Second major)
- June 12-15: U.S. Open (Third major)
- July 17-20: The Open Championship (Fourth major)
- August 21-24: TOUR Championship (Season finale)
Planning Your Fantasy Golf Season
With the schedule in hand, here's how to approach your fantasy golf season:
Prioritize Signature Events and Majors
These tournaments have the strongest fields and most predictable competition. The top players show up every time, making your research more valuable.
Watch for Course History
Some players perform consistently well at specific courses. Use the schedule to identify these opportunities early—a player who loves Pebble Beach or Augusta can be a reliable pick year after year.
Track Form Heading into Majors
The weeks before each major often reveal which players are peaking at the right time. Build your major championship picks around current form, not just reputation.
Don't Sleep on the Playoffs
The FedExCup Playoffs feature smaller fields of proven performers. Fantasy scoring can be more competitive here since everyone in the field is playing well.
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