Pro Golf Tours Prepare for 2026 Season Kickoff
News Summary
As the 2025 golf calendar wraps up, the anticipation for the 2026 season is heating up across professional tours. The PGA and LPGA have concluded their 2025 events, and the Korn Ferry Tour will soon start its season in the Bahamas. With multiple exciting competitions lined up, including the Champions Tour’s 30th anniversary and updates in the LIV Golf format, this year promises thrilling moments for golf fans. Notably, the Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda is expected to attract significant attention for its stunning views and challenging holes.
Pro Golf Tours Set to Kick Off 2026 Season with Exciting Events
As the 2025 golf calendar comes to a close, golfers and fans alike are eagerly looking ahead to what promises to be a thrilling 2026 season across various professional tours. The excitement is palpable as the PGA Tour recently concluded its 2025 season at the RSM Classic, and the LPGA Tour wrapped up its year right alongside it at the CME event. With other tours having already taken their final swings for the year, the stage is set for the fresh start to come.
Where It All Begins
The 2026 season will tee off quite literally at the Ocean Club Golf Course at Atlantis, which will be the first pro golf venue where players will test their skills. This stunning location in the Bahamas will set the tone for a year full of exciting events.
The Road Ahead for Various Tours
The Korn Ferry Tour is gearing up to host its second event of the year right here in the Bahamas, before making its way to Colombia, Argentina, and Chile. Meanwhile, the Sony Open in Hawaii typically follows The Sentry and will officially kick off the 2026 golfing season at Waialae Country Club after the previous event in Maui was canceled.
On the European side, the DP World Tour has planned an impressive lineup consisting of 42 tournaments across 25 countries for its 2025-26 season, which began in late November. Kicking off 2026 for this tour will be a thrilling event held at the Dubai Creek Resort in the UAE.
Celebrating Milestones
Golf history will also be made this January when the Champions Tour celebrates its 30th anniversary at Hualalai Golf Club. This event is bound to be a nostalgic one, gathering golf legends to commemorate their accomplishments over the past three decades.
The excitement doesn’t stop there—the LPGA Tour will dive into its 2026 campaign at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, setting the stage for fierce competition among top female golfers.
LIV Golf’s Evolution
As LIV Golf embarks on its fifth season, fans can expect some thrilling changes. The events will now expand to 72 holes, a significant shift from the previous 54-hole format, with a total of 14 events on the horizon. So far, 12 of these events have been announced, and they’re drawing considerable attention.
Upcoming Developmental Circuit
If you’re a fan of grassroots golfing, the LPGA’s developmental circuit will kick off in March at Atlantic Beach Country Club in Florida, with an exciting roster of 19 tournaments planned for the year!
Spotlight on Mid Ocean Club
One of the distinguished courses fans should keep an eye on is the Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda. Developed to attract oversea visitors, this visually stunning course features some of the most beautiful holes designed around the island’s dramatic terrain laid out by C.B. Macdonald in 1924.
Holes like the notorious par-4 fifth hole, which wraps around Mangrove Lake, present unique challenges that even history’s greats have struggled with. Babe Ruth himself faced difficulties here during a tournament back in 1937! The well-known MOC Beach Pavilion not only boasts breathtaking views of the Atlantic but also a restaurant where delectable homemade snacks are served. Jessica’s revered muffin is a highlight that many players and guests rave about.