Team Europe and Team USA face off against one another this weekend in the 2023 Solheim Cup, as the best female golfers in Europe and the US go head-to-head in a dramatic matchplay tournament.
Leona Maguire inspired Team Europe two years ago and Europe are seeking a third-consecutive win in Spain this weekend. Here's all you need to know about the tournament including the players involved, tee times and where to watch.
Team Europe got off to a horrible start on day one of the Solheim Cup as they set out to claim an unheard-of third Solheim Cup victory. Team USA dominated in the opening foursomes.
Leona Maguire and Anna Nordqvist came close to gaining a point for Team Europe after birdieing the 16th and 17th holes. However, their match against Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz soon came to a disappointing end as they were unable to birdie the par-five 18th to keep the match alive and gain a point.
Team USA finished this morning's session 4-0, making it the first time in the event's history, that either side has accomplished this.
What is the Solheim Cup?
The 2023 Solheim Cup is a women's golf tournament that features the 12 best European players from the Ladies European Tour (LET) and the 12 best USA players from the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour.
The prestigious tournament is held every two years, with the event growing into the most highly coveted trophy in women's professional golf team competitions.
Where and when is the Solheim Cup on?
This year's tournament will take place at Finca Cortesin golf course in Andalusia, Spain.
The tournament will commence on Friday, September 22nd and run till Sunday, September 24th.
Where to watch
Are there any Irish players involved?
Leona Maguire will be the sole Irish player participating in this year's Solheim Cup.
Maguire played an instrumental role in Team Europe's victory last time around. Her performance alone inspired Team Europe to record their second Solheim Cup victory.
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Maguire was selected as a captain's pick by Catriona Matthew in the 2021 Solheim Cup, with Maguire quickly earning the MVP of the tournament against all of the other top-class golfers on display.
Maguire who was and is still the first Irish woman to play in the Solheim Cup, proved to be a diamond asset for Team Europe.
In 2021, Maguire displayed an unbeatable performance, registering four wins and a halved match. She was also the only play from either Team Europe or Team USA to feature in all five sessions.
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6 September 2021; Leona Maguire of Team Europe poses with the Solheim Cup after winning on day three of the Solheim Cup at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, USA. Photo by Brian Spurlock/Sportsfile
Solheim Cup Schedule & Times
Friday, September 22nd
- 7:10 to 7:46 - Foursome matches
- 12:40 to 13:25 - Foursome matches
Solheim Cup - Friday Foursome pairings
- Thompson/Khang v Stark/Grant
- Kang/Lee v Boutier/Hall
- Korda/Corpuz v Maguire/Nordqvist
- Ewing/Knight v Hull/Pedersen
Saturday, September 23rd
- 7:10 to 7:46 - Foursome matches
- 12:40 to 13:25 - Foursome matches
Sunday, September 24th
- 10:10 to 12:22 - Single matches (12)
- 17:30 - Solheim closing ceremony
TEAM USA v TEAM Europe
| Team USA 🇺🇸 | Team Europe 🇪🇺 |
| Nelly Korda | Celine Boutier |
| Lilia Vu | Charley Hull |
| Allisen Corpuz | Leona Maguire |
| Megan Khang | Linn Grant |
| Rose Zhang | Georgia Hall |
| Jennifer Kupcho | Anna Nordqvist |
| Angel Yin | Carlota Ciganda |
| Ally Ewing | Madelene Sagstrom |
| Andrea Lee | Maja Stark |
| Cheyenne Knight | Emily Kristine Pedersen |
| Danielle Kang | Gemma Dryburgh |
| Lexi Thompson | Caroline Hedwall |
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History of the Solheim Cup
The Solheim Cup is named in honour of Karsten and Louise Solheim, the founders of Karsten Manufacturing Corporation, which makes the world-recognisable PING golf equipment.
The first Solheim Cup was held in 1990, with the latest 2021 Solheim Cup having taken place from September 4th to September 6th, at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio.
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