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🗓🏌🏽‍♂️May 2026: the Must-See Competitions on the PGA TOUR🏆

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🇺🇸🏌🏽‍♂️Truist Championship, MAY 7-10, Quail Hollow Club Charlotte, North Carolina • USA


  • The Truist Championship, formerly the Wells Fargo Championship, debuted in 2003. It has been held primarily at Quail Hollow Club, except for 2017, 2022, and 2025, when it was played at Eagle Point, TPC Potomac, and Philadelphia Cricket Club, respectively. Note: The 2025 edition was held at Philadelphia Cricket Club due to Quail Hollow hosting the PGA Championship the following week.

  • Quail Hollow Club was designed by George Cobb in 1961, with later renovations by Arnold Palmer and Tom Fazio. The course is famous for its challenging “Green Mile” finish (holes 16-18) and has hosted multiple PGA Championships and Presidents Cups.

  • The tournament is a key stop for players preparing for the PGA Championship.

  • đź’° Purse: $20,000,000

  • đź’Ż FedExCup: 700 pts

  • Previous winner (2025): 🇦🇹 Sepp Straka ($3,600,000) won his second PGA TOUR title of the season, outdueling Shane Lowry and Justin Thomas in a thrilling final round.

Quail Hollow Club Charlotte, North Carolina • USA
Quail Hollow Club Charlotte, North Carolina • USA

🇺🇸🏌🏽‍♂️ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, MAY 7-10, Dunes Golf and Beach Club Myrtle Beach, South Carolina • USA


  • The ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic debuted in 2024 and quickly became a fan favorite, showcasing Myrtle Beach as the “Golf Capital of the World.” The event is co-sponsored by ONEflight International and Visit Myrtle Beach, and it has already made a significant charitable and economic impact on the local community.

  • The Dunes Golf and Beach Club was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1948. The course is renowned for its scenic oceanfront layout, challenging holes, and iconic 13th hole, often called “Waterloo”.

  • The event is known for its celebrity Pro-Am, which has included stars like Kevin Costner and Vanna White.

  • The champion receives a handcrafted trophy by local sculptor Bryan Rapp and a custom ocean-blue jacket.

  • đź’° Purse: $4,000,000

  • đź’Ż FedExCup: 300 pts

  • Previous winner (2025): 🇳🇿Ryan Fox ($720,000) secured his first PGA TOUR title on American soil with a sensational chip-in birdie in a three-way playoff.

Aerial View of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Aerial View of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

🇺🇸🏌🏽‍♂️PGA Championship, MAY 14-17, Aronimink Golf Club Newtown Square, Pennsylvania • USA


  • The PGA Championship is one of golf’s four major championships, first played in 1916. 

  • The 2026 edition marks the second time Aronimink Golf Club has hosted the event, following Gary Player’s victory in 1962. Aronimink is also known for hosting the 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the 2018 BMW Championship.

  • Aronimink was designed by the legendary Donald Ross in 1928. Ross considered it his “masterpiece,” and the course is celebrated for its classic design, undulating greens, and strategic bunkering.

  • The winner receives the Wanamaker Trophy, named after Rodman Wanamaker, a Philadelphia department store magnate who helped found the PGA of America.

  • đź’° Purse 2026: tbc ($19,000,000 in 2025)

  • đź’Ż FedExCup: 750 pts

  • Previous winner (2025): 🇺🇸 Scottie Scheffler ($3,420,000) won his first Wanamaker Trophy at Valhalla.

Pennsylvania flag
The Pennsylvania flag’s blue field symbolizes loyalty and justice, while its coat of arms features a ship (commerce), plow (agriculture), wheat (fertility), olive branch (peace), and cornstalk (prosperity). An eagle crowns the emblem, and the motto “Virtue, Liberty, and Independence” scrolls below. Adopted in 1907, it reflects the state’s history and values.

🇺🇸🏌🏽‍♂️THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, MAY 21-24, TPC Craig Ranch McKinney, Texas • USA


  • The Byron Nelson Classic began in 1968 to honor golf legend Byron Nelson. The event moved to TPC Craig Ranch in 2021 and became THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson in 2022, attracting top international fields and offering a significant purse.

  • TPC Craig Ranch was designed by Tom Weiskopf and opened in 2004. The course is known for its parkland style, challenging layout, and recent lengthening to 7,569 yards.

  • The tournament is a major charitable event, supporting local causes and celebrating Byron Nelson’s legacy.

  • đź’° Purse: $10,300,000

  • đź’Ż FedExCup: 500 pts

  • Previous winner (2025): 🇺🇸 Scottie Scheffler ($1,782,000) won the 2025 event in record-breaking fashion, setting the PGA TOUR’s lowest 72-hole score (31 under).

TPC Craig Ranch McKinney, Texas • USA
TPC Craig Ranch McKinney, Texas • USA

🇺🇸🏌🏽‍♂️Charles Schwab Challenge, MAY 28-31, Colonial Country Club Fort Worth, Texas • USA


  • The Charles Schwab Challenge, formerly the Colonial National Invitation, is the longest-running PGA TOUR event held at the same venue, dating back to 1946. The tournament is nicknamed “Hogan’s Alley” due to Ben Hogan’s five victories and deep ties to the club.

  • Colonial Country Club was designed by John Bredemus and Perry Maxwell in 1936. The course is renowned for its classic layout, tree-lined fairways, and challenging par-70 setup.

  • The winner receives the Leonard Trophy and the iconic tartan jacket, a tradition since 1970.

  • The event is known for its strong community impact, raising millions for local charities through the Birdies for Charity program.

  • đź’° Purse: $9,900,000

  • đź’Ż FedExCup: 500 pts

  • Previous winner (2025): 🇺🇸 Ben Griffin ($1,710,000) won his first individual PGA TOUR title, crediting his short game and scrambling prowess.

Aerial view of downtown Fort Worth Texas
Aerial view of downtown Fort Worth Texas

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