It’s time to start looking at who could take the golfing world by storm in 2026, including players primed to strike in the Majors, those tipped to make a breakthrough and some comeback kings.
There are a few golfers on an upward trajectory that could take that next step and win a Major championship in 2026, while we had to work hard to pick out just a few players who could have a big breakthrough year.
Golfers to watch in 2026 – primed to win a Major
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Tommy Fleetwood
The monkey came off the back in style with that brilliant FedEx Cup victory for Tommy Fleetwood, followed by Ryder Cup glory and another title in India during a sumbline run of consistency down the stretch on both tours.
That consistency will see him challenge again in the Majors, but the boost of winning that FedEx Cup can’t be underestimated. He’s ready for a first Major win.
Will Tyrrell Hatton or Tommy Fleetwood win a Major first? That’s a big question as they have similar profiles with Hatton proving in 2025 that he can challenge for the big ones – as shown by his US Open near-miss.
One mistake was enough to give JJ Spaun the advantage, but having been in the thick of things and largely kept his head it’s experience you just can’t buy. His game has never been an issue.
Cameron Young
Russell Henley and Harris English have gone close, but Cameron Young has the Major game for me. His maiden PGA Tour win and excellent Ryder Cup return were validations he truly can be among the best in the game.
Even on what was a rocky year at times he managed a T4 at the US Open, his sixth top 10 in 15 Majors. Those boosts in confidence could be all he needs to get over the hump in 2026.
Robert MacIntyre
Second in the US Open then T7 in the Open Championship – I bet Robert MacIntyre can’t wait to have a crack at the Majors again and the more times you get involved at the business end the more you get used to the intense pressure.
Winning the Ryder Cup then lifting the Dunhill Links trophy at St Andrews can’t be bad for confidence either.
Ludvig Aberg
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