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The Solheim Cup

Time at the Solheim Cup

The Solheim Cup is a biennial team match play competition between the top women professional golfers from Europe and the United States.

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An intense biennial competition

Rolex has been Official Timekeeper and Worldwide Partner of the event since its inaugural edition in 1990, reflecting the brand’s long-standing commitment to women’s golf that stretches back to 1980 when it first partnered with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour.

The Solheim Cup is one of the most important events in women’s golf. Three days of intense competition, two teams of 12 golfers, each led by an experienced captain – this showpiece event pits the finest European talents against their American counterparts every two years.

The Solheim Cup trophy
European and American flags
European women players
Rolex clock
Golf bags and ambiance at the Solheim Cup
Woman playing with a red cap

    Greatest team event in women’s golf

    Launched by an industrialist couple from the USA whose name it bears, the Solheim Cup first took place in 1990 and was modelled on the men’s team competition, The Ryder Cup. Over the years, it has gained the support of the greatest players, who aim to qualify for this unique contest.

    Played over three days in a match-play format, the first two days feature sessions of foursomes and four-balls, with the order of play determined by the home captain. The final day delivers a thrilling conclusion through 12 head-to-head singles matches, with all players from both teams taking to the course.

    The Solheim Cup flag

    Building tomorrow’s champions

    Launched in 2002 and supported by Rolex, the PING Junior Solheim Cup mirrors the format of its senior counterpart, pitting 12 of the top American amateur golfers against 12 of their best counterparts from Europe, all aged between 12 and 18. Held in the days immediately preceding the Solheim Cup and played at the same host venue, the two-day competition features foursomes, four-ball and singles matches, giving the next generation of women’s golfers their first experience of elite international team competition.

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