Full Breakdown
2024 Solheim Cup Returns to the Netherlands
9/8/2026, 2:58:24 AM
Event Overview
The 20th Solheim Cup will be contested over three days, concluding on September 13 at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. Twelve women will represent each side—Europe and the United States—in 28 match-play contests (four foursomes, four four-balls and twelve singles). Each match is worth one point; the first team to reach 14½ points wins outright, while a 14-14 tie lets the United States retain the trophy as defending champions.
Background & Context
The Solheim Cup, inaugurated in 1990, is a biennial competition named for Norwegian-American club maker Karsten Solheim and his wife Louise. Historically, the United States have secured 11 victories, Europe seven, with a single 14-14 draw in Spain in 2023. Europe’s previous home-soil triumphs have all occurred on Dutch or other European courses, and the 2024 edition offers the host continent a chance to reclaim the trophy after a 15½-12½ loss in Virginia in 2022.
Key Figures & Groups
- Anna Nordqvist – Captain, Europe; nine-time Solheim Cup player, retired August 2024.
- Angela Stanford – Captain, United States; former assistant captain three times, former major champion.
- Nelly Korda – United States; world No. 1, winner of the Chevron Championship (April) and the U.S. Women’s Open (June).
- Caroline Hedwall – European assistant captain (Sweden).
- Anne van Dam – European assistant captain (Netherlands).
- Mimi Rhodes – England; making her Solheim Cup debut as a captain’s pick.
Other notable players include Europe’s Lottie Woad, Charley Hull, Celine Boutier, Carlota Ciganda, Esther Henseleit, Maja Stark, Linn Grant, Nanna Koerstz Madsen, Leona Maguire, Julia Lopez Ramirez and Mimi Rhodes; the United States field includes Angel Yin, Jennifer Kupcho, Yealimi Noh, Auston Kim, Lauren Coughlin, Allisen Corpuz, Andrea Lee, Alison Lee, Megan Khang, Rose Zhang and Lindy Duncan.
Data & Statistics
- Historical record: United States 11 wins, Europe 7, 1 tie.
- Points needed: 14½ to win outright; 14 to retain on a draw.
- World rankings: Europe enters with more players inside the top 10 than the United States; the United States’ sole top-20 player besides Korda is Lauren Coughlin (rank 17).
- Individual achievements: Korda has accumulated 23 career victories, exceeding the combined total of the other 11 U.S. team members.
- Weather forecast: Temperatures are expected to peak around 21 °C, with a likelihood of showers and breezy conditions that could affect play on the heathland course.
Official Statements & Responses
Captain Stanford emphasized that competing on “hostile” ground does not intimidate her, noting her comfort with playing in “enemy territory” and her belief that the women’s event remains “super respectful.” European assistant captain van Dam echoed this sentiment, highlighting the camaraderie among players and the friendly atmosphere of the women’s competition. Nordqvist, speaking after announcing her captain’s picks, expressed confidence that the home crowd would inspire the European team and urged young Dutch spectators to engage with the sport.
Verbatim Quotes
- “With the women, it’s super respectful,” — Ladies European
- “That was a pretty cool memory,” — England's Mimi Rhodes
What’s Next
The competition will unfold over the three-day schedule, with the decisive singles matches on the final day. The outcome will be decided on September 13, when the winning team will be crowned.
