Solheim Cup 2026
The 2026 Solheim Cup will take place at the prestigious Bernardus Golf, located in the Netherlands. With its reputation as one of Europe’s finest courses, Bernardus is an exceptional venue for the first-ever Solheim Cup to be held in the Netherlands.
As one of the most prestigious events in women's golf, the Solheim Cup brings together the best female golfers from Europe and the United States in a thrilling biennial showdown. Year after year, the Solheim Cup builds on its promise to be a spectacular showcase of talent, team spirit, and sportsmanship, as Team Europe and Team USA battle for glory on the global stage.
We are delighted to announce that we are the official Team Europe clothing supplier for the Solheim Cup 2026. As the exclusive provider, we are proud to offer a stunning collection of apparel and accessories that embody the spirit and unity of Team Europe.
Solheim Cup 2024 Official Team Europe Uniform
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The first Solheim Cup match was staged at Lake Nona, Florida, back in 1990, when a strong US side, led by the legendary Kathy Whitworth, defeated a European team, captained by Mickey Walker, 11 ½ - 4 ½. Two years later, Walker gained her revenge when Europe, spearheaded by Laura Davies, won 11 ½ - 6 ½ at the Dalmahoy Hotel Golf and Country Club, near Edinburgh, in Scotland, and so the tone was set for one of the most hotly-contested events in world sport.
Much has changed at PING since Karsten constructed his first golf clubs in his garage in California back in the late 1950s but one thing that remains the same is his family’s continued desire to do things the right way. That was the ethos Karsten himself instilled in his family and it is still evident, both in the manner the Solheim Cup is contested and in the way PING produces clubs designed for no other reason than to make the game easier and more fun for all golfers.
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Solheim Cup History
- 1975: PING’s dedication to supporting the women’s game stems from the mid-1970s, when founder, Karsten Solheim and his wife Louise began sponsoring LPGA events. The first was the Karsten-PING open, held in Phoenix in 1975.
- 1990: The birth of the Solheim Cup. PING has since enjoyed a long-standing and strong relationship with the biennial contest, having played an important part in the competition’s inception in 1990, with the tournament subsequently being named after Karsten and Louise Solheim, PING’s founders.
- 2002: Inaugurated in 2002, the PING Junior Solheim Cup is a version of The Solheim Cup for the stars of tomorrow (amateurs aged 18 and under) and follows a similar format to the senior event, featuring the top 12 European junior amateurs versus their American counterparts at the beginning of the Solheim Cup week.
“Karsten loved ladies’ golf. He felt the lady professionals did not get as much recognition as their male counterparts and that is why he sponsored various LPGA events dating back to 1975."
“When the opportunity to sponsor a Ryder Cup-like ladies’ event was presented to my parents, they embraced the idea wholeheartedly. Karsten thought it would be a wonderful arena for the ladies from Europe and the USA to be recognised for their golf skills and talents.”
John A. Solheim
Solheim Cup Memories
1990
Karsten and Louise Solheim take a seat at the opening ceremony of the first-ever Solheim Cup hosted in 1990.
1992
Crowds gather around the green at the 1992 Solheim cup at Dalmahoy Country Club, Edinburgh, Scotland.
2021
Team Europe take the win in PING uniform at the 2021 Solheim Cup at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio.
2023
Team Europe retains the Solheim Cup for a third straight time after an emotional battle at Finca Cortesin, Andalucia.
Junior Solheim Cup
Introduced in 2002 by John Solheim, PING’s Chairman and CEO, the Junior Solheim Cup has seen some of the game's future stars take their first steps in competitive golf.
Based on the same format as the Solheim Cup, the Junior Solheim Cup is played the week of the main competition by girls aged between 12-18 and gives them the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of their peers - providing the perfect platform for talented young girls to express their potential.
PING have been a proud sponsor of the Junior Solheim Cup by providing team uniforms so that golfers can look and play their best.
Solheim Cup Format
The Solheim Cup, a prestigious three-day competition, features 12 players from each team in a match play format reminiscent of the Ryder Cup. Each match contributes one point to the team's total score.
With a total of 28 points up for grabs, a team must secure 14½ points to claim the Solheim Cup. If the defending champions aim to retain the Cup, they need 14 points. Matches are played over a maximum of 18 holes. Should the match end in a tie after 18 holes, each team receives half a point.
Solheim Cup Trophy
