Solheim Cup
Women's golf competition between the USA and Europe
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The Solheim Cup is a biennial golf tournament for professional women golfers contested by teams representing Europe and the United States. It is named after the Norwegian-American golf club manufacturer Karsten Solheim, who was a driving force behind its creation.
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England's Reid named Solheim Cup vice-captainEngland's Mel Reid is named one of Suzann Pettersen's four vice-captains for the 2024 Solheim Cup.BBC Sport - Published | |
How Pettersen's pivotal pep-talk inspired Solheim successEurope's stunning fightback to retain the Solheim Cup was one of the golfing stories of the year, writes Iain Carter.BBC Sport - Published | |
Advent calendar day six: Europe's Pedersen hits Solheim Cup hole-in-oneEurope's Emily Pedersen hits the second hole-in-one in Solheim Cup history on the par-three 12th hole at Finca Cortesin in Spain.BBC Sport - Published | |
Former Solheim Cup captain Reid dies aged 64Dale Reid, who twice topped the Ladies European Tour order of merit and twice captained Europe's Solheim Cup team, dies at the age of 64.BBC Sport - Published | |
Yin beats world number one Vu in Shanghai play-offAngel Yin beats US Solheim Cup team-mate Lilia Vu - the world number one - in a play-off in Shanghai to claim her first LPGA title.BBC Sport - Published | |
Should Ryder and Solheim Cups end tied matches?Last week's thrilling 14-14 Solheim Cup draw bought sharply into focus whether a draw is a satisfactory result in the 21st century.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Europe's Solheim result inspiration for Ryder Cup'Luke Donald says Europe's fightback to retain the Solheim Cup can only be "good inspiration" for his team when the Ryder Cup gets under way on Friday.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Ciganda delivered for Europe at course not fit for purpose'Dame Laura Davies say Europe's defence of the Solheim Cup was one of the most exciting she has seen, but the Finca Cortesin course was not fit for purpose, writes Iain Carter.BBC Sport - Published | |
Pettersen hails Europe's Solheim 'legends'Suzann Pettersen called her players "legends" as Europe lifted the Solheim Cup for a third consecutive occasion at Finca Cortesin.BBC Sport - Published | |
Europe retain Solheim Cup after thrilling final dayWatch some of the best shots as Europe retain the Solheim Cup after tying 14-14 with the United States on a thrilling final day at Finca Cortesin in Spain.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ciganda sinks putt to ensure Europe retain Solheim CupWatch the moment Spain's Carlota Ciganda sinks the putt to ensure Europe retain the Solheim Cup as the match ends 14-14 at Finca Cortesin.BBC Sport - Published | |
Europe retain Solheim Cup with 14-14 tie with USSpain's Carlota Ciganda sensationally holes the putt that sees Europe retain the Solheim Cup as they tie 14-14 with the United States in her homeland.BBC Sport - Published | |
Europe finish strong to level up Solheim CupWatch some of the best shots as Europe recover from a 5-3 deficit to end the second day of the Solheim Cup level at 8-8 at Finca Cortesin in Spain.BBC Sport - Published | Solheim Cup: Europe and US start final day level at 8-8Follow live text commentary from the final day of the Solheim Cup between Europe and the United States at Finca Cortesin in Spain.BBC Sport - Published |
US retain two-point lead over Europe at Solheim CupThe United States will take a 7-5 lead over Europe into Saturday's afternoon session after an enthralling morning in the Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin.BBC Sport - Published | Europe fight back on day one of Solheim Cup - best shotsWatch some of the best shots as Europe fight back in Friday's afternoon session to trail 5-3 in the Solheim Cup after the United States won all four of the morning matches.BBC Sport - Published |
Solheim Cup: Day two under way with Europe trailing US by twoFollow live text updates from day two of the Solheim Cup between Europe and the United States at Finca Cortesin in Spain.BBC Sport - Published | US sweep Europe in opening Solheim Cup sessionThe United States win all four matches on the opening morning of the Solheim Cup to lead Europe 4-0 at Finca Cortesin, Spain.BBC Sport - Published |
Hall & Boutier reunited for opening Solheim matchGeorgia Hall and Celine Boutier will renew their unbeaten partnership when Europe's Solheim Cup defence gets under way on Friday at Finca Cortesin, Spain.BBC Sport - Published | Pettersen eyes third straight Europe Solheim winSuzann Pettersen will "take the best" from previous captains as she tries to guide Europe to a record third consecutive Solheim Cup victory.BBC Sport - Published |
Solheim Cup day one: Europe v United StatesFollow live text commentary from day one of the Solheim Cup between Europe and the United States at Finca Cortesin in Spain.BBC Sport - Published | Solheim Cup 2023: When does it start and who is playing?Follow the 2023 Solheim Cup in Spain across BBC TV, radio and online, with Europe seeking their third victory in a row.BBC Sport - Published |
'Strongest' Europe Solheim team has 'no weak links'The strength in depth of the European Solheim Cup team will make it easier for captain Suzann Pettersen to choose her pairings, says Georgia Hall.BBC Sport - Published | 'I know I'm as good as US stars' - Solheim rookie DryburghScotland's Gemma Dryburgh says there is no fear factor about her Solheim Cup debut because she "knows she is just as good" as the stars on the United States team.BBC Sport - Published |
Maguire braced for 'physical & mental' testLeona Maguire says it will be as much as a "physical test, as a mental test" as Europe look to claim a record third consecutive victory in the Solheim Cup.BBC Sport - Published | 'Recent feisty history points to Solheim Cup classic'A fortnight of compelling transatlantic tussles for golf's most precious team prizes begins with what could be a feisty Solheim Cup, writes Iain Carter.BBC Sport - Published |
World number one Vu in US Solheim Cup teamWorld number one Lilia Vu is among nine automatic qualifiers who will represent the United States at the Solheim Cup next month.BBC Sport - Published | Three British players in Europe's Solheim Cup teamThree British golfers are in Europe's 12-strong team looking to defend the Solheim Cup against the United States in September.BBC Sport - Published |
'Young guns having fun as Ryder and Solheim Cup selection heats up'As the golf season builds towards the autumnal transatlantic tussles for Ryder and Solheim Cups, youthful Europeans are staking their claim for a place, writes Iain Carter.BBC Sport - Published | Solheim captain Matthew to lead GB&I in Curtis Cup Two-time Solheim Cup-winning captain Catriona Matthew will captain Great Britain and Ireland's top amateur female golfers in the Curtis Cup contest against the United States at Sunningdale next year.BBC Sport - Published |
Pettersen to captain Europe at next two Solheim Cups Suzann Pettersen will lead Europe in consecutive Solheim Cups, having been announced as skipper for the 2024 event in the United States.BBC Sport - Published | Lewis to remain US Solheim Cup captain in 2024 Stacy Lewis will be captain of the United States Solheim Cup team in 2024 after she leads her country at this year's event in Andalucia.BBC Sport - Published |
Dutch course Bernardus to host 2026 Solheim Cup Bernardus in the Netherlands will host the 2026 Solheim Cup between Europe and the United States.BBC Sport - Published | LPGA Tour: Charley Hull wins second title with victory in The AscendantSolheim Cup player Charley Hull wins for the second time on the LPGA Tour with a one-shot victory at The Ascendant in Texas.BBC Sport - Published |
AIG Women's Open 2022: World's best women at the once men-only golfing enclaveFormer Solheim Cup captain Catriona Matthew welcomes the Women's Open being hosted at the former men-only golfing enclave of Muirfield.BBC Sport - Published | Solheim Cup: Stacy Lewis to captain United States against Europe in Spain in 2023Two-time major champion Stacy Lewis will be the youngest American captain in Solheim Cup history when she leads the US against Europe in Spain in 2023.BBC Sport - Published |
Solheim Cup: Europe win the Solheim CupWatch the best shots from the final day as Europe win the Solheim Cup beating the United States 15-13 in Ohio.BBC Sport - Published | Solheim Cup 2021: Matilda Castren claims winning point as Europe retain the trophyMatilda Castren claims the crucial 14th point as Europe retain the Solheim Cup against the United States in Ohio.BBC Sport - Published |
Solheim Cup 2021: Best shots from day two as Europe take lead into singlesWatch some of the best shots of a tense second day of the Solheim Cup as the US narrow Europe's lead going in to Monday's singles.BBC Sport - Published | Solheim Cup 2021: Europe hold off United States fight back to take 9-7 lead into Monday's singles matchesEurope hold off a United States fight back to take a 9-7 lead into Monday's Solheim Cup singles matches in Ohio.BBC Sport - Published |
Solheim Cup 2021: Best shots from the opening dayGeorgia Hall, Lexi Thompson and Lizette Salas all feature in the best shots of the foursomes and fourballs on the opening day of the Solheim Cup.BBC Sport - Published | Solheim Cup: US awarded putt after ball picked up too earlyUS star Nelly Korda is awarded a hole-winning eagle putt after Europe's Madelene Sagstrom picks up the ball by the hole before the 10 seconds stated in the rules had elapsed.BBC Sport - Published |
Solheim Cup 2021: Europe take commanding lead over United States after foursomesEurope lead the United States 3½-½ after Saturday's opening Solheim Cup foursomes in Ohio.BBC Sport - Published | Solheim Cup: European newcomer Leona Maguire revels in facing US 'golden pairing'European rookie Leona Maguire says there is "no pressure" in facing the US "golden pairing" of Nelly Korda and Jessica Korda in Saturday's opening Solheim Cup foursomes.BBC Sport - Published |
Solheim Cup: Europe's Mel Reid on return to team against US after vice-captaincy roleEurope's Mel Reid says her role as vice-captain in Europe's 2019 Solheim Cup victory taught her how vital communication is within the team as she returns to playing against the United States.BBC Sport - Published | Solheim Cup: Europe's Georgia Hall, Charley Hull and Mel Reid to face US team featuring Nelly KordaEngland's Georgia Hall, Charley Hull and Mel Reid are all in Europe's team for their defence of the Solheim Cup against the United States in September.BBC Sport - Published |
