Leona Maguire cites Solheim Cup motivation ahead of 2024 rematch
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Leona Maguire of Ireland emphasizes the significance of regaining the Solheim Cup from the United States, following Europe's defeat in 2024. The competition will take place at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands from September 11-13. Maguire, named a wildcard pick by Captain Anna Nordqvist, aims to leverage home support and her prior experience in the event. She is currently preparing for the Women's Irish Open this week, viewing the Solheim Cup as a unique and pivotal event for team cohesion and national pride.
- •Maguire was part of the losing European team in 2024.
- •The Solheim Cup will be held in the Netherlands from September 11-13.
- •Maguire hopes to benefit from home support during the competition.
- •She has historically performed well in the Solheim Cup, breaking rookie records.
- •Maguire competes in the Women's Irish Open this week before the cup.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Europe's Solheim defeat in 2024 'extra incentive'
- 4:51 PMBBC Sport — Europe's Solheim defeat in 2024 'extra incentive' for Maguire
"Ireland's Leona Maguire says the opportunity for Europe to reclaim the Solheim Cup from the United States offers added incentive before the contest in the Netherlands in September.
"Ireland's Leona Maguire says the opportunity for Europe to reclaim the Solheim Cup from the United States offers added incentive before the contest in the Netherlands in September.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:03 PMEurope's Solheim defeat in 2024 'extra incentive'
Ireland's Leona Maguire says the opportunity for Europe to reclaim the Solheim Cup from the United States offers added incentive before the contest in the Netherlands in September.
- BBC SportAug 25, 2026, 4:51 PMEurope's Solheim defeat in 2024 'extra incentive' for Maguire
Ireland's Leona Maguire says the opportunity for Europe to reclaim the Solheim Cup from the United States offers added incentive before the contest in the Netherlands in September.
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