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Europe hosts the United States for the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 6:34 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Europe hosts the United States for the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands
Summary

The 20th edition of the Solheim Cup begins September 11 at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. Europe enters the three-day matchplay event looking to reclaim the trophy following a 15½-12½ loss to the United States in Virginia two years ago. Anna Nordqvist leads the European squad as captain, while Angela Stanford captains the United States team. The tournament field features world number one Nelly Korda representing the United States alongside notable players including Charley Hull and Lottie Woad for Europe. The competition format consists of 28 matches involving foursomes, fourballs, and Sunday singles. The first team to reach 14½ points secures the victory, with the United States retaining the trophy in the event of a 14-14 draw.

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  • •The Solheim Cup runs from September 11 to 13 at Bernardus Golf.
  • •Europe seeks to reclaim the trophy after a defeat in the previous tournament.
  • •The United States holds the trophy and retains it with a 14-14 draw.
  • •The competition features 28 matchplay points decided over three days of play.
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  • 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — The Solheim Cup 2026: All you need to know as Europe host US
  • 6:34 PMBBC Sport — The Solheim Cup 2026: All you need to know as Europe host US
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All you need to know as Europe gets ready to host the United States in the 20th edition of the Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.

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All you need to know as Europe gets ready to host the United States in the 20th edition of the Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.

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