The Solheim Cup is back! For the first time in consecutive years, Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia will host the best American players competing against the best Europeans.
The Solheim Cup was first played in 1990 and follows the same format as the Ryder Cup which, last year, took place the week after in an epic fortnight of team golf.
Team Europe will be the defending champions after they retained the trophy at Finca Cortesin in Spain last year, drawing 14-14 in a tense affair.
The overall score in the tournament’s history would technically still be 10-7 in this regard, 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 again lead their respective teams into battle, like they did 12 months ago. Both have won two major championships and have a 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 Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, a frequent host venue of the Presidents Cup, set up to be the perfect host to the competition.
Everything you need to know: Solheim Cup news
Check out our comprehensive coverage of the 2024 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 about Solheim Cup news
What are the odds for the Solheim Cup?
The odds are very close. With Bet365, Team USA are ever-so-slight favourites at 8/11, while Team Europe are currently 11/8 to take victory. The draw, a final score of 14-14 come the Sunday evening, is currently 11/1.
When and where will the Solheim Cup take place?
The 2024 Solheim Cup will be held from 13-15 September at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. The last venue in the USA to host the Solheim Cup was Inverness Club in Toledo.
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How can I get tickets for the Solheim Cup?
You can get tickets to go to the Solheim Cup here. You’ll have to act quick though, as the tournament begins soon.
Who won the last Solheim Cup?
Team Europe were the defending champions heading to Finca Cortesin in Spain. The two teams drew 14-14 and as Team Europe won the previous edition in America, they retained the trophy.
Who are the captains for this year’s Solheim Cup?
Suzann Pettersen will lead Team Europe again in 2024 as she did in 2023, 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 again too. The two-time major champion played in this competition on four occasions, finishing on the winning side in both 2015 and 2017. She also captained the USA in 2023.
How can I watch the Solheim Cup?
The Solheim Cup will be broadcast live around the world by various broadcast partners. In the UK, you can watch it on Sky Sports Golf.
How did 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 US Solheim Cup points list at the end of the Qualifying Period were the first group of players into Team USA. They were joined by the top two players on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings (having not already qualified). Team captain Stacy Lewis then selected three players to complete the team.
The LET Solheim Cup Points list provided 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) automatically qualified. Captain Suzann Pettersen then had four picks to round out Team Europe.
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