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The Solheim Cup 2026
TBD 26.08
The Solheim Cup is a team competition for women golfers pitting the best of USA against the best of Europe. It is played every 2 years, alternating between USA and European host countries. This year it is in Europe, hosted by Netherlands. Captains are selected by the respective governing bodies of golf and the captains pick the players. There are 12 players on each team.
This is the 20th Solheim Cup. The event is named after Karsten Solheim, a club manufacturer. Karsten along with his wife, Louise, were the driving force in the establishment of a competition that mirrors the Ryder Cup played by the men also every 2 years. There are 28 matches: 8 foursomes and 8 fourballs played over the first 2 days and 12 single matches played on the final day. Matches earn a point if won, 1/2 point if tied (Halved) and 0 points if lost. 14.5 points are needed to win the Cup from the current holder. To retain the cup, the current holder needs to earn 14 points. The USA currently holds the cup. USA leads the Cup record 11-7-1 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Here is your guide to the Solheim Cup!
Web Site: www.solheimcup2026 or LPGA.com
Where: Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, Netherlands
When: September 11-13, 2026. Early coverage begins Sept. 7, 2026
TV Coverage: Golf Channel and Peacock App Live from Sept. 11-13 and NBC airs weekend afternoon broadcasts, check your local listing for NBC. Golf channel will be covering goings ons from Sept. 7, check their schedule.
Live: Friday 9/11: 10:30pm-10:00am PDT
Saturday 9/12: 10:30pm-10:00am PDT
Sunday 9/13: 2:00am-9:00am PDT
Format:
Friday Morning: 4 Foursomes aka Alternate shot (2v2)
Friday Afternoon: 4 Fourball aka Better Ball (2v2, each player plays their ball and best score from the pair counts)
Saturday morning: 4 Foursome aka Alternate shot (2v2)
Saturday afternoon 4 Fourball (2v2, each player plays their ball and best score
from the pair counts)
Sunday Final Session: 12 Singles (head to head) matches
Who are the Captains:
Team USA: Angela Stanford is Captain with assistant Captains: Paula Creamer,
Brittany Lang and Kristy Mcpherson
Team Europe: Anna Nordqvist is Captain with assistant Captains: Caroline Hedwall, Mel Reid and Anne Van Dam
Team USA select the top 7 LPGA American players + next top 2 from Rolex World Rankings and 3 Captains picks.
Team Europe select top 2 from Ladies European Tour (LET), next 6 players from Rolex World Rankings and 4 Captains picks.
Who are the Players:
Team USA: Nelly Korda, Angel Yin, Jennifer Kupcho, Yealimi Noh, Austin Kim, Lauren Coughlin, Allisen Corpus, Andrea Lee, Allison Lee, Lindy Duncan, Megan Khan, Rose Zhang
Team Europe: Charlie Hull, Esther Henseleit, Lottie Woad, Maja Stark, Celine Boutier, Carlota Ciganda, Linn Grant, Nanna Koerstz Madsen, Leona Maguire, Julia Lopez Ramirez, Natasia Nadaud, Mimi Rhodes
Enjoy this phenomenal display of women’s golf on the world stage!
The Solheim Cup 2026
TBD 26.08
The Solheim Cup is a team competition for women golfers pitting the best of USA against the best of Europe. It is played every 2 years, alternating between USA and European host countries. This year it is in Europe, hosted by Netherlands. Captains are selected by the respective governing bodies of golf and the captains pick the players. There are 12 players on each team.
This is the 20th Solheim Cup. The event is named after Karsten Solheim, a club manufacturer. Karsten along with his wife, Louise, were the driving force in the establishment of a competition that mirrors the Ryder Cup played by the men also every 2 years. There are 28 matches: 8 foursomes and 8 fourballs played over the first 2 days and 12 single matches played on the final day. Matches earn a point if won, 1/2 point if tied (Halved) and 0 points if lost. 14.5 points are needed to win the Cup from the current holder. To retain the cup, the current holder needs to earn 14 points. The USA currently holds the cup. USA leads the Cup record 11-7-1 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Here is your guide to the Solheim Cup!
Web Site: www.solheimcup2026 or LPGA.com
Where: Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, Netherlands
When: September 11-13, 2026. Early coverage begins Sept. 7, 2026
TV Coverage: Golf Channel and Peacock App Live from Sept. 11-13 and NBC airs weekend afternoon broadcasts, check your local listing for NBC. Golf channel will be covering goings ons from Sept. 7, check their schedule.
Live: Friday 9/11: 10:30pm-10:00am PDT
Saturday 9/12: 10:30pm-10:00am PDT
Sunday 9/13: 2:00am-9:00am PDT
Format:
Friday Morning: 4 Foursomes aka Alternate shot (2v2)
Friday Afternoon: 4 Fourball aka Better Ball (2v2, each player plays their ball and best score from the pair counts)
Saturday morning: 4 Foursome aka Alternate shot (2v2)
Saturday afternoon 4 Fourball (2v2, each player plays their ball and best score
from the pair counts)
Sunday Final Session: 12 Singles (head to head) matches
Who are the Captains:
Team USA: Angela Stanford is Captain with assistant Captains: Paula Creamer,
Brittany Lang and Kristy Mcpherson
Team Europe: Anna Nordqvist is Captain with assistant Captains: Caroline Hedwall, Mel Reid and Anne Van Dam
Team USA select the top 7 LPGA American players + next top 2 from Rolex World Rankings and 3 Captains picks.
Team Europe select top 2 from Ladies European Tour (LET), next 6 players from Rolex World Rankings and 4 Captains picks.
Who are the Players:
Team USA: Nelly Korda, Angel Yin, Jennifer Kupcho, Yealimi Noh, Austin Kim, Lauren Coughlin, Allisen Corpus, Andrea Lee, Allison Lee, Lindy Duncan, Megan Khan, Rose Zhang
Team Europe: Charlie Hull, Esther Henseleit, Lottie Woad, Maja Stark, Celine Boutier, Carlota Ciganda, Linn Grant, Nanna Koerstz Madsen, Leona Maguire, Julia Lopez Ramirez, Natasia Nadaud, Mimi Rhodes
Enjoy this phenomenal display of women’s golf on the world stage!
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