
Tag: Solheim Cup
Anna Nordqvist Named European Solheim Cup Captain For 2026
As widely predicted, Anna Nordqvist has been named as captain of Team Europe for the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands. read more ...
Watch How Finca Cortesin Prepared For The 2023 Solheim Cup
Finca Cortesin hosted last year's dramatic Solheim Cup, and courtesy of a new documentary film, you can see the detail, care and hard work that went into staging this massive event. read more ...
Why Does Team Golf Bring Out The Worst in People
Team golf is often passionate with a bit of needle, but sometimes it can cross the line, including on the first day of the 2024 Presidents Cup. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks back at some other unsavoury scenes through the years. read more ...
The USA Regains Solheim Cup to End Winning Drought
In the end, Europe gave themselves too much to do and despite a thrilling fightback the USA ended their Solheim Cup drought, winning 15½-12½ in Virginia. read more ...
The Solheim Cup 2024 Preview
If the Solheim Cup was played on paper it is fair to say that Europe need not bother turning up in Virginia this week. But this is the Solheim Cup and Suzann Pettersen’s team head to Robert Trent Jones Golf Club as holders after a thrilling 14-14 tie 12 months ago. And, incredibly, they will be looking to hold the trophy for a fourth successive time. read more ...
Everything You Need to Know About The 2024 Solheim Cup
The Solheim Cup has consistently been one of the most engrossing events in golf and this year's edition promises to be no exception, but what should you know before things start on Friday? Golfshake's Derek Clements answers the key questions you may have. read more ...
How Europe Retained The Solheim Cup in 2023
It was written in the stars that Spain’s Carlota Ciganda should be the player to hole the putt that meant Europe retained the Solheim Cup in 2023. read more ...
Solheim Cup Certain To Be The Biggest Show In Town
This week Derek offers his thoughts on the forthcoming Solheim Cup which has become one of the biggest events in world golf pushing the reach of the women's game to a global audience. read more ...
Lexi Thompson Given Solheim Cup Wild Card Pick
It came as no surprise that American Solheim Cup captain Stacy Lewis has given a wild-card pick to Lexi Thompson, who is retiring from full-time play at the end of this season. read more ...
Suzann Pettersen Names 2024 European Solheim Cup Team
Suzann Pettersen has named the 12 women she hopes will retain the Solheim Cup for Europe. Eight players qualified automatically after the AIG Women’s Open. It meant the captain had four picks. read more ...
PING Reveals Uniforms For Team Europe at 2024 Solheim Cup
The Solheim Cup is fast approaching and PING has today revealed the official team uniforms that will be worn by Team Europe as they seek to retain the trophy on American soil. read more ...
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This Solheim Cup Was The Very Best of Team Golf
You simply could not have made up the ending for the Solheim Cup in Spain. And if you had, nobody would have believed you. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why it was the very best of team golf. read more ...
Ciganda Ensures Europe Retain Solheim Cup in Thrilling Fashion
Europe retained the Solheim Cup in thrilling fashion with Carlota Ciganda securing the crucial point by beating Nelly Korda 2&1. The match finished 14-14 but, as holders, Europe will keep the trophy for a further year. It is the first time in Solheim Cup history that Europe have gone three successive matches unbeaten. read more ...
Which Team Has The Edge at The 2023 Solheim Cup
The Solheim Cup has produced some jaw-dropping moments throughout its history, and that rivalry is seemingly deepening as each edition passes. The big question is: who has the advantage as we gear towards the first day of the 2023 Solheim Cup? read more ...
8 Reasons to Watch The 2023 Solheim Cup
The Solheim Cup has been an incredible event since its inception in 1990, and the 2023 edition will be the 18th in the cup’s history. Golfshake's Liam Moore explains why this year’s competition is simply unmissable. read more ...
All You Need to Know About 2023 Solheim Cup Venue Finca Cortesin
Finca Cortesin hosts the Solheim Cup for the first time in 2023, shining a spotlight on this stunning venue in the Costa del Sol. Golfshake's Liam Moore describes what makes Finca Cortesin so special and why we should all be very excited for its week in the limelight. read more ...
2023 Solheim Cup Preview, How to Watch, Prediction
Europe will attempt to create a piece of history in Spain this week as they attempt to beat the USA for a third successive time in the Solheim Cup, something they have never achieved before. And the European team, captained by Suzann Petterson, will surely fancy their chances of another victory. read more ...
All You Need to Know About The 2023 USA Solheim Cup Team
With the 2023 Solheim Cup now upon us, Golfshake's Derek Clements takes a closer look at Team USA led by captain Stacy Lewis. read more ...
All You Need to Know About The 2023 European Solheim Cup Team
Now captained by the great Suzann Pettersen, Europe are attempting to make history by winning a third successive Solheim Cup. They have every reason to feel confident in 2023, but nothing can be taken for granted. Golfshake's Derek Clements takes a look at the 12 women representing the continent at Finca Cortesin. read more ...
The 5 Most Dramatic Solheim Cup Moments
As Europe prepare to defend the Solheim Cup, and attempt to win it for an unprecedented third successive time, we look at some of the most dramatic moments in the event’s history. read more ...
How Europe Won The 2021 Solheim Cup
Europe retained the Solheim Cup on American soil two years ago, giving captain Catriona Matthew back-to-back wins as her team claimed only their second victory in the USA. read more ...
Charley Hull Heads to Solheim Cup in The Form of Her Life
Charley Hull made her Solheim Cup debut when she was just 17 years old. She will travel to Spain next week to make her sixth appearance in the competition - and will do so in the form of her life. read more ...
Costa del Sol is Ready For 2023 Solheim Cup
The Costa del Sol is ready to host the Solheim Cup as Europe and the United States prepare to compete for the most coveted trophy in women's golf. Coming to Spain for the first time, there will be much for both the team members and the thousands of spectators to experience as what is sure to be a memorable week unfolds. read more ...
2023 European Solheim Cup Team Uniform Now Available
Excitement is building for this year's Solheim Cup - and PING has revealed the official uniforms that will be worn by Team Europe at Finca Cortesin, which are available to be purchased online. read more ...
Introducing Europe's 2023 Solheim Cup Team
Captain Suzann Pettersen has now confirmed her complete European Solheim Cup team that will face the United States at the spectacular Finca Cortesin in Spain. read more ...
European Solheim Cup Team Honoured With AGW Golf Writers Trophy
The Association of Golf Writers (AGW) has announced that the victorious European Solheim Cup team has been voted by members as the recipient of the 2021 AGW Golf Writers Trophy. read more ...
Pettersen Succeeds Matthew as Solheim Cup Captain
THERE were no surprises when Suzann Pettersen was named as Solheim Cup captain as Europe attempts to win the trophy for an unprecedented third time on the trot. The 40-year-old Norwegian succeeds Catriona Matthew after serving as vice-captain to the Scot for last September's epic 15-13 triumph in Toledo. read more ...
The Countdown Begins to 2023 Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin
Europe's Solheim Cup victory at Inverness Club in Ohio was thrilling and dramatic, with eyes already looking forward to the 2023 edition at Finca Cortesin in Spain, which is preparing the host the event. read more ...
View From The Fairway - Intriguing Ryder Cup Ahead
With the Ryder Cup approaching, Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his latest View From The Fairway, where he comments on the strength of the teams, in addition to reflecting on Europe's achievement at the Solheim Cup, the journey of Patrick Cantlay, and The Open's return to Royal Portrush. read more ...
Magnificent Europe Retain Solheim Cup in Ohio
Ireland's sensational rookie Leona Maguire was the star of the show for Catriona Matthew as Europe brilliantly retained the Solheim Cup with a thrilling 15-13 victory at Inverness Club in Ohio. read more ...
2021 Solheim Cup Preview
Catriona Matthew's European team head to Inverness Club in Ohio to defend the Solheim Cup won in such dramatic fashion at Gleneagles two years ago. The team will include four rookies and will be led by Women’s Open champion Anna Nordqvist. read more ...
Why Europe Will Retain The Solheim Cup
Catriona Matthew is back to lead Europe on away soil at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, which presents an even greater challenge against a United States team determined to regain the trophy. Europe's blowout triumph in Colorado in 2013 remains their only win in America, but there are reasons to feel optimistic that the Scot's 12 players could pull off a relative upset in the heartlands of the US. read more ...
Pettersen Holes Winning Putt for Europe in Dramatic Solheim Cup
Many had questioned the inclusion of Suzann Pettersen, but the Norwegian was in the right place to hole the winning putt and secure an extraordinary victory for Catriona Matthew's Europe at Gleneagles. Derek Clements reports on an unforgettable, enthralling Solheim Cup. read more ...
Golfshake Podcast #44: Ed Hodge, Gleneagles, Golf in Perthshire
Author Ed Hodge joins Kieran Clark on the new Golfshake Podcast to take a closer look at the rich history behind Gleneagles, the venue of the 2019 Solheim Cup, in addition to reflecting on what the region of Perthshire can offer golfers. read more ...
Bronte is Ready to Lay Down the Law at Solheim Cup
Bronte Law is among the European rookies at Gleneagles for the Solheim Cup, but the emerging English star has impressed on the LPGA Tour this season, securing her maiden title, with the 24-year-old set to be a key figure for the European team in Scotland. read more ...
Scotland's Catriona Matthew Ready to Lead Europe on Home Soil
Team Europe come to Gleneagles with a captain who understands all the pressures involved in the Solheim Cup. Scotland's Catriona Matthew is one of the most decorated players in the event's history, and sharing that experience on home soil is something that the 50-year-old is relishing. read more ...
2019 Solheim Cup Preview
The United States have arrived in Scotland looking for a third successive victory in the Solheim Cup, but Catriona Matthew and her European team will be attempting to stop them at Gleneagles. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to the biggest event in women's golf. read more ...
Meet the Solheim Cup Teams
Catriona Matthew's Europeans host the United States led by Juli Inkster at Gleneagles. Both teams have a rich mixture of experience and youth, which promises to make for an intriguing encounter in Perthshire. We take a look at the 24 players. read more ...
Catriona Matthew Completes Solheim Cup Team With Suzann Pettersen Inclusion
There was a minor shockwave pulsating through the hills of Perthshire European captain Catriona Matthew revealed that Solheim Cup stalwart Suzann Pettersen was one of four wildcard picks at Gleneagles, completing the continental side for next month's contest against the United States read more ...
Golf Legend Laura Davies Named European Vice Captain for 2019 Solheim Cup
Through a record number of appearances and leading points total, Dame Laura Davies already holds an indelible place within the history of the Solheim Cup, a legacy that will continue next year with the news that European captain Catriona Matthew has named the English golf icon as her third vice-captain for the 2019 matches. read more ...
Catriona Matthew Named 2019 Solheim Cup Captain
Scotland’s very own Catriona Matthew has been unveiled as Europe’s Solheim Cup captain for the 2019 edition at Gleneagles. The 48-year-old, a widely respected veteran of nine matches, was unquestionably the natural choice to lead the home team in Perthshire, taking on the honourable position just 80 miles from her residence of North Berwick. read more ...
Fun Solheim Cup Highlights Need for More Team Match Play Events
When you consider the enthusiasm created by the Solheim Cup - and indeed the Ryder Cup - why doesn't golf have more team match play events. Golfshake's Kieran Clark believes we should seek to push the format throughout the game. read more ...
United States Retains Trophy at Entertaining Solheim Cup
The United States duly retained the Solheim Cup at Des Moines with a comfortable 16.5-11.5 victory over Europe. The hosts went into the singles with a five-point lead and never really looked like losing a match that was effectively decided when the hosts won the Friday fourballs 4-0. It was a deficit from which Europe were never able to recover. read more ...
English Pair Lead Europe's Solheim Cup Bid
English pair Melissa Reid and Charley Hull will spearhead Europe’s bid to reclaim the Solheim Cup today in Des Moines, Iowa. Captain Annika Sorenstam outlined her pairings for the always crucial Friday morning foursomes, with America’s maestro Juli Inkster opting for the formidable duo of Cristie Kerr and world number two Lexi Thompson read more ...
Closer Look at Both Solheim Cup Teams
Two years on from that dramatic and controversial finish in Germany, the Solheim Cup is back. We take a closer look at both teams - led by Juli Inkster and Annika Sorenstam - and see who the key players could be this week for the United States and Europe. read more ...
Skechers GO GOLF Shoes to be Showcased at Solheim Cup
Skechers Performance has been confirmed as the Official Footwear Partner for this week's Solheim Cup at Des Moines Golf and Country Club, Iowa. Team Europe and Team USA will be competing for the famous trophy, with several of the players set to be sporting limited edition Skechers GO GOLF Shoes. read more ...
Annika's Europe Look to Reclaim Solheim Cup Two Years after Controversial Finish
Annika Sorenstem leads Europe into the Solheim Cup in Iowa, with the team hoping to rebound from a controversial finish two years ago and reclaim the trophy. Derek Clements looks ahead to what should be a fascinating week. read more ...
Gleneagles announced as Host Venue for The 2019 Solheim Cup
The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, has been selected as The Host Venue for The 2019 Solheim Cup by the Ladies European Tour. read more ...
Pettersen offers apology for Solheim Cup controversy
Following the a huge controversy at the Solheim Cup on Sunday, European, Suzann Pettersen has issued a statement on Instagram. read more ...
Weekend Wrap-up - USA enjoy miracle comeback
Wow, what a week of golf we have just had! The solheim Cup saw a stunning comeback and a huge controversy, Jason continues to domintae and one of the most exciting finishes to the season on the European Tour. read more ...