21 Major Champions Headline Senior PGA Championship Field

Ernie Els and Bernhard Langer among the star-studded lineup at The Concession Golf Club

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:25pm

A fractured, geometric painting depicting the Concession Golf Club clubhouse and surrounding landscape, with silhouetted golfers in action, capturing the energy and excitement of the Senior PGA Championship.A cubist interpretation of the Senior PGA Championship at the historic Concession Golf Club, where a field of legendary golfers will compete for one of the sport's most prestigious senior titles.Palm Beach Today

The 86th edition of the Senior PGA Championship will feature an impressive field of 21 major champions, including World Golf Hall of Famers Ernie Els and Bernhard Langer. The tournament will be held April 16-19 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida, marking the championship's return to the Sunshine State after a 19-year run at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens.

Why it matters

The Senior PGA Championship is one of the most prestigious events on the PGA Tour Champions schedule, and the strong field of major champions and Ryder Cup captains will draw significant interest and attention to the tournament. The return to Florida, co-designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin, also adds historical significance to the event.

The details

In addition to Els and Langer, the field includes 21 other major champions such as Ángel Cabrera, Michael Campbell, Stewart Cink, Darren Clarke, John Daly, Padraig Harrington, Retief Goosen, Zach Johnson, Tom Lehman, Justin Leonard, Shaun Micheel, José María Olazábal, Vijay Singh, Henrik Stenson, David Toms, Mike Weir and Y.E. Yang. The tournament will also feature 10 past Ryder Cup captains and 11 previous Senior PGA Champions.

  • The 86th Senior PGA Championship will be held April 16-19, 2026.
  • The event will be played at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida for the next three years.

The players

Ernie Els

A World Golf Hall of Famer and four-time major champion, Els is one of the headliners in the Senior PGA Championship field.

Bernhard Langer

Another World Golf Hall of Famer and two-time major champion on the PGA Tour Champions, Langer is a perennial contender in senior majors.

Ángel Cabrera

The defending champion, Cabrera won his first senior title at the 2025 James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational.

The Concession Golf Club

Co-designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin, the course is hosting the Senior PGA Championship for the next three years.

PGA National

The Senior PGA Championship was held at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens for 19 years before moving to its current location.

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What’s next

Fans can visit srpga.com for more information and to purchase tickets to the 2026 Senior PGA Championship at The Concession Golf Club.

The takeaway

The 86th Senior PGA Championship will feature an exceptional field of golf legends, showcasing the depth of talent on the PGA Tour Champions and the enduring appeal of senior major championships. The return to Florida and the storied Concession course adds to the event's historical significance.