Next Major Golf Tournament: 2025 Masters Dates & Info

By Sarah Miller · June 10, 2045

The next major golf tournament is the 2025 Masters Tournament, scheduled to take place from April 10–13, 2025, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. As the first of four men's major championships in the professional golf calendar, the Masters marks the traditional start of the major season and features a limited field of top-ranked players, past champions, and recent winners of elite events.

Overview of Upcoming Major Golf Championships in 2025

The professional golf season revolves around four prestigious major tournaments, each offering significant prestige, ranking points, and prize money. The 2025 schedule follows the traditional order: Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship.

Key Dates for 2025 Men's Majors

Masters Tournament: April 10–13, 2025 | Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA
PGA Championship: May 15–18, 2025 | Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC
U.S. Open: June 12–15, 2025 | Oakmont Country Club, Oakmont, PA
The Open Championship: July 17–20, 2025 | Royal County Down Golf Club, Newcastle, Northern Ireland

Why the Masters Is the Most Anticipated Major

Held annually since 1934 (except during WWII), the Masters stands out due to its exclusivity, traditions, and iconic setting. Unlike other majors, it invites only around 90 players based on strict criteria, including world rankings, previous major wins, and performance in select events.

Unique Traditions at the Masters

Champions don the Green Jacket
Par-3 Contest held on Wednesday before the main event
Famous holes like Amen Corner (holes 11, 12, 13)
Limited commercial signage and no corporate sponsorships visible
Only patrons who apply via lottery or are invited may attend

2025 Major Golf Championships: Format and Qualification

Each major has distinct qualification pathways. While the Masters maintains the most selective field, others use sectional qualifying, exemptions, and international slots.

Major	Dates	Location	Field Size	Defending Champion (2024)
Masters Tournament	Apr 10–13, 2025	Augusta National GC, USA	~90 players	Scottie Scheffler
PGA Championship	May 15–18, 2025	Quail Hollow Club, USA	156 players	Xander Schauffele
U.S. Open	Jun 12–15, 2025	Oakmont CC, USA	156 players	Bryson DeChambeau
The Open Championship	Jul 17–20, 2025	Royal County Down, NIR	156 players	Shane Lowry

Table data source:1, 2, 3, 4

The table highlights that while all majors except the Masters feature full fields of 156 players, Augusta's smaller invite-only format enhances its prestige. Royal County Down will host The Open for the first time since 1951, marking a historic return to one of golf’s most scenic links courses.

Top Contenders for the 2025 Majors

Based on current World Ranking trends and recent performances, several players are poised to contend across the 2025 majors:

Scottie Scheffler – Consistent No. 1 in OWGR, two-time Masters winner (2022, 2024)
Jon Rahm – Strong in all formats, former U.S. Open champion (2021)
Xander Schauffele – Won 2024 PGA Championship and Olympic gold; excels under pressure
Viktor Hovland – Rising star with multiple PGA Tour wins and high consistency
Rory McIlroy – Seeking to complete career Grand Slam at the Masters

Frequently Asked Questions About the Next Major Golf Tournament

When is the next major golf tournament in 2025?

The next major golf tournament in 2025 is the Masters Tournament, taking place from April 10 to 13 at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.

Where can I watch the 2025 Masters Tournament?

The 2025 Masters will be broadcast live on ESPN (first two rounds) and CBS (final two rounds) in the U.S. International viewers can stream it via the Masters official website with authentication through local broadcasters.

Who are the favorites to win the 2025 Masters?

Top favorites include Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, and Xander Schauffele. Scheffler is especially favored due to his dominant record at Augusta, having won twice in three years (2022, 2024).

How are players selected for the Masters Tournament?

Players qualify for the Masters through various criteria, including winning a major in the past five years, being in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking, winning PGA Tour events with FedEx Cup points, and prior Masters champions. The field is limited to approximately 90 players.

Will Tiger Woods play in the 2025 Masters?

Tiger Woods is expected to receive an invitation to the 2025 Masters as a past champion. His participation will depend on his recovery and form, though he has committed to playing select events in early 2025 leading up to Augusta.