Everything you need to know about the Solheim Cup in Spain

For the first time in its storied history, the Solheim Cup will be held in Spain. Finca Cortesin will play host to the most eagerly anticipated edition of all time.

The Solheim Cup was first played in 1990 and follows the same format to the Ryder Cup, which this year will take place the week after in an epic fortnight of team golf.

Team Europe will be the defending champions after their 15-13 victory at the Inverness Club in Ohio, United States two years ago.

That brought the series score to 10-7, with the Americans holding the advantage thanks to their dominance in the competition over its first two decades.

This year, Suzann Pettersen and Stacy Lewis will lead their respective teams into battle. Both have won two major championships, and have history with the competition.

Pettersen was on the victorious European team on four occasions, while Lewis won twice, in both 2015 and 2017.

This year’s edition promises to be an incredible show of golf, with Finca Cortesin set up to be the perfect host to the competition.

Everything you need to know about the Solheim Cup

Check out our comprehensive coverage of the 2023 Solheim Cup – from frequently asked questions, to the competition’s unique heritage, and how the course is shaping up – by reading and clicking on some of the links below.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the odds for the Solheim Cup?

The odds are very close with just a few weeks to go. With William Hill, Team USA are ever-so-slight favourites at Evens, while Team Europe are currently 21/20 to take victory. The draw, a final score of 14-14 come the Sunday evening, is currently 12/1.

When and where will the Solheim Cup take place?

The 2023 Solheim Cup will be held from 22-24 September at the Finca Cortesin Resort in Malaga, Andalucia, Spain. It will be the first time the competition has been held on Spanish soil.

How can I get tickets for the Solheim Cup?

You can get tickets to go to Finca Cortesin here. You’ll have to act quick though, as the tournament is already at 95% capacity for the week.

Who won the last Solheim Cup?

Team Europe are the defending champions. They won at the Inverness Club in Ohio, United States in 2021, with a narrow 15-13 victory. Team Europe have won the last two editions of the competition. They will be looking to win three in a row for the first time in their history in the event.

Who are the captains for this year’s Solheim Cup?

Suzann Pettersen will lead Team Europe, taking over from Catriona Matthew. The Scot led Europe to victory in both 2019 and 2021. Pettersen takes charge this year, having played in nine editions herself, accumulating 21 points and four victories.

Team USA will be led by Stacy Lewis. The two-time major champion played in this competition on four occasions, finishing on the winning side in both 2015 and 2017.

How can I watch the Solheim Cup?

The Solheim Cup will be broadcast live around the world by various broadcast partners.

How does the selection process for the Solheim Cup work?

Team Europe and Team USA have slightly differing qualification processes for players to get into their respective teams.

The top seven players on the U.S. Solheim Cup points list at the end of the Qualifying Period will be the first group of players into Team USA. They will be joined by the top two players on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings (having not already qualified). Team captain Stacy Lewis will then select three players to complete the team.

The LET Solheim Cup Points list provides the first two members of Team Europe. Then, the six highest ranked players on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings (having not already qualified) will automatically qualify. Captain Suzann Pettersen then has four picks to round out Team Europe.

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Matt Coles

Mention a European country, and Matt will tell you which resorts make the National Club Golfer Top 100s: European Resorts list. He might even throw in who designed the golf course and how many rooms the hotel has got at each one…

Matt got into the game of golf from a young age, following his old man to the local golf club. He fell for the sport, and now can’t seem to go a day without thinking about how to improve his game (Thanks Dad!). Matt has been a member of Howley Hall GC in Leeds since 2020, and is just about managing to maintain a single-figure handicap. He likes to remind people that he once broke 75, but won’t tell people that it was on a shortened course during the winter.

He moved to Leeds after graduating from the University of Central Lancashire with a First Class Honours degree in Sports Journalism. Matt joined NCG after almost five years travelling the world with the Professional Squash Association, working on events in all four corners of the globe.

Matt currently plays a Cobra King LTDx driver and RadSpeed 3-wood. TaylorMade monopolise the rest of his bag, with a SIM UDI, M5 irons and both Milled Grind and HI-TOE wedges, along with a Monza Redline putter. He uses a Vice Pro Plus golf ball, because he’s a bit different…

Away from golf, Matt is a Manchester United fan, and a keen runner, having ran the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon (his first and possibly last), in May 2023.