The Solheim Cup reaches its twentieth anniversary edition
Golf.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The Solheim Cup marks its twentieth edition this week. While the Ryder Cup remains associated with British seed merchant Samuel Ryder, the namesake and origin of the Solheim Cup remain less familiar to the general public. As the tournament reaches this milestone, interest turns toward the history behind the event's naming and development. The event continues to be a staple of professional golf competition. No further details regarding specific commemorative events or ongoing match statuses were provided in the reports.
- •The Solheim Cup reaches its twentieth edition.
- •The event is historically less known for its namesake than the Ryder Cup.
- •Samuel Ryder is the namesake for the Ryder Cup.
- 6:15 PMGolf.com — The Solheim Cup, now 20 editions old, owes much to its namesake
"You might have heard the Ryder Cup is named for British seed merchant Samuel Ryder. The Solheim Cup’s origin story is less well known. The post The Solheim Cup, now 20 editions old, owes much to its namesake appeared first on Golf.
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