The Solheim Cup 2026: Everything You Need to Know

What is the Solheim Cup?

The Solheim Cup is a biennial golf tournament between teams of professional female golfers from Europe and the United States. The tournament is named after Karsten Solheim, the founder of the Ping golf equipment company. The Solheim Cup was first played in 1990, and it has been held every two years since then.

When and where is the Solheim Cup 2026?

The Solheim Cup 2026 will be held from September 18-20, 2026, at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. This will be the first time that the Solheim Cup has been held in Virginia.

Who is playing in the Solheim Cup 2026?

The teams for the Solheim Cup 2026 have not yet been announced. The teams will be selected by the captains of each team, Catriona Matthew for Europe and Stacy Lewis for the United States.

What is the format of the Solheim Cup?

The Solheim Cup is a team competition. The teams compete in a series of match play matches. Each match is worth one point, and the team with the most points at the end of the tournament wins the Solheim Cup. The tournament is divided into three days of competition.

• Day 1: Four-ball matches
• Day 2: Foursomes matches
• Day 3: Singles matches

Who has won the Solheim Cup the most times?

The United States has won the Solheim Cup 11 times, while Europe has won the tournament 10 times.

What are the storylines to watch for in the Solheim Cup 2026?

There are several storylines to watch for in the Solheim Cup 2026.

• The United States will be looking to win the Solheim Cup for the third consecutive time.
• Europe will be looking to regain the Solheim Cup after losing to the United States in 2021.
• The Solheim Cup 2026 will be the first time that the tournament has been held in Virginia.
• Several top players from both teams will be making their Solheim Cup debuts.

Conclusion

The Solheim Cup is one of the most prestigious events in women's golf. The tournament is always fiercely contested, and it is sure to be another exciting event in 2026.