what course is the solheim cup played on in 2019

by Prof. Sabryna Reilly 10 min read

the Gleneagles PGA Centenary Course

What course was the Solheim Cup played?

About the Solheim Cup

The Solheim Cup is named in honour of Karsten and Louise Solheim, the founders of Karsten Manufacturing Corporation, which makes PING golf equipment. The first Solheim Cup was staged in 1990, with the latest 2019 Solheim Cup having taken place on September 13-15, at Gleneagles, Scotland.

Who won the Solheim Cup in 2019?

The United States holds an 10-7 advantage over Europe in Solheim Cup competition.
YearTeamPoints
2021EuropeEurope 15, USA 13
2019EuropeEurope 14-1/2, USA 13-1/2
2017USAUSA 16-1/2, Europe 11-1/2
2015USAUSA 14-1/2, Europe 13-1/2
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Where is the Solheim Cup being held?

at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia.

Where is the Solheim Cup in 2022?

8 MARCH, 2022: La Zagaleta, one of the most exclusive clubs in Europe, located in the Malaga town of Benahavís, will host the 2023 PING Junior Solheim Cup – a competition for junior players that precedes the 2023 Solheim Cup.Mar 8, 2022

How many players on the Solheim Cup teams?

The U.S. Solheim Cup Team will be comprised of 12 American players from the LPGA, who are selected in the following order: The top seven players on the U.S. Solheim Cup points list at the end of the Qualifying Period, based on points accumulated from all Ranking Events during the Qualifying Period.

What score do you need to win the Solheim Cup?

The team that has the most points wins the Solheim Cup. If there is a tie, with both teams accumulating 14 points, the defending champion retains the cup.

Where is the Solheim Cup played in 2023?

Finca Cortesín
Solheim Cup 2023 | Finca Cortesín, Andalucía, Spain.

Where is the Solheim Cup being played this year 2021?

Toledo, Ohio
The 2021 Solheim Cup was the 17th edition of the Solheim Cup matches, held from September 4–6 at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio.
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2021 Solheim Cup.
DatesSeptember 4–6, 2021
VenueInverness Club
LocationToledo, Ohio
CaptainsPat Hurst (USA) Catriona Matthew (Europe)
Location Map
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Where is the 2021 Solheim Cup played?

Toledo, Ohio
Photos from the 2021 Solheim Cup at Inverness in Toledo, Ohio.Sep 6, 2021

What does Solheim mean?

Norwegian: habitational name from any of thirty or more farmsteads, notably in Hordaland and Sogn og Fjordane, so named from Old Norse Sólheimr, a compound of sól 'sun' + heimr 'home', 'farmstead'.

Is there a women's Ryder Cup?

The Solheim Cup is a biennial golf tournament for professional women golfers contested by teams representing Europe and the United States.
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Solheim Cup.
Tournament information
LocationEurope or United States
Established1990
Tour(s)Ladies European Tour LPGA Tour
FormatMatch play
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How do you pronounce Solheim?

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Format

The event itself follows a similar format to the Ryder Cup, with 28 matches taking place across eight fourballs and eight foursomes over the first two days, and 12 singles on the final day.

Sky Bet Odds

Team USA are favourites to win the Solheim Cup once again at 8/13 while the hosts can be backed at 13/8 to reclaim the trophy.

Course Guide

1st (Bracken Brae), 394 yards, par 4: The ideal tee shot is down the left-hand side of the fairway to set up an approach to a raised green. I wouldn't be surprised to see a few birdies here especially as the tee shot is slightly downhill. The bunker in front of the green is the place to avoid.

Quotes

Europe captain Catriona Matthew: "I'm well aware that there were home victories the last two times it was held in Scotland. Hopefully that's going to be a lucky omen. No pressure!

History

The Solheim Cup was first staged in Florida in 1990 and named after the driving force behind its inception – Karsten Solheim.

Meet the Teams

In her two prior stints as captain of Team USA, Juli Inkster grouped her team into three pods of four players each. The strategy paid off as Inkster won the last two meetings with Team Europe.

Numbers to Know

25.5 – The average age of Team USA, the youngest American team in Solheim Cup history

How many yards is the 11th hole?

The 11th hole is defined in large part by its green and approach. The large bunker along the right side of the fairway, starting at 320-yards out, needing 350-yards to clear, is shared with number two, and is one of the most dominant on the course.

How far is the dogleg bunker on the golf course?

An accurate drive down the right side or to the bottom of the slope provides an open view to the green. The right side dogleg bunker is 320 yards from the tee. The left side dogleg bunkers begin at 270 yards and require a shot in excess of 300 yards to carry.

What is the Solheim Cup?

The Solheim Cup is a biennial golf tournament for professional women golfers contested by teams representing Europe and the United States. It is named after the Norwegian - American golf club manufacturer Karsten Solheim, who was a driving force behind its creation.

When was the first Solheim Cup?

The inaugural Cup was held in 1990 , and the event was staged in even numbered years until 2002, alternating years with the Ryder Cup (the equivalent men's event). As part of the general reshuffling of team golf events after the one-year postponement of the 2001 Ryder Cup following the September 11 attacks, the Solheim Cup switched to odd numbered years beginning in 2003. Another reshuffle of team golf events took place in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Solheim Cup will return to even numbered years from 2024.

Which team has won the most cups?

The United States teams have won the cup the most times, with 10 wins compared with Europe's 6. The current holders are Europe, who won at the Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland in 2019. The next contest will be at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio in 2021.

How many matches are there in the 2002 Ryder Cup?

Since 2002, there have been 28 matches—eight foursomes and eight four-balls played on days 1 and 2, and 12 singles on the final day. This format is also used in the Ryder Cup. Before 1996, and also in 2000, the Solheim Cup used a similar, but abbreviated format. Year. Day 1.

Who won the 2019 Solheim Cup?

Golf News Net. The 2019 Solheim Cup final leaderboard is headed by winners Europe, who won the Solheim Cup with a 14.5-13.5 win over the United States at Gleneagles Resort's PGA Centenary Course in Scotland. After being tied at 8 points each through the first two days of two-player team sessions, the final 12 matches came down to just one: Suzann ...

How many feet did Pettersen sink in the final hole?

Pettersen sank a 10-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the match and secure the winning point. Had Pettersen missed, the matches would have been tied, and the Americans would have retained the Solheim Cup as previous winners in 2017.

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Meet The Teams

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Team USA In her two prior stints as captain of Team USA, Juli Inkster grouped her team into three pods of four players each. The strategy paid off as Inkster won the last two meetings with Team Europe. She plans to use the same system again at Gleneagles, where players will practice and be paired exclusively with members w…
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Quotable

  • “I wouldn’t mind it. I think I’d annoy her by talking her ear off actually.” - Team USA rookie Megan Khang on the possibility of facing Suzann Pettersen in the Sunday Singles Matches Click here to listen to more from Khang and Team USA from the ‘On the Tee’ podcast.
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Numbers to Know

  • 25.5 – The average age of Team USA, the youngest American team in Solheim Cup history 31 – The number of combined Solheim Cups played by members of Team Europe, versus 18 played by members of Team USA 2013 – The last year Team Europe won the Solheim Cup 8.5 - The number of points earned by Team USA to mount the largest comeback in Solheim Cup history to win the …
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Schedule

  • Thursday, September 12 5:30 P.M. – Opening Ceremony Friday, September 13 8:10 A.M. – Four Foursome Matches 12:40 P.M. – Four Fourball Matches Saturday, September 14 8:10 A.M. – Four Foursome Matches 12:40 P.M. – Four Fourball Matches Sunday, September 15 11:40 A.M. – Twelve Singles Matches 6:00 P.M. – Closing Ceremony *All times are local
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Where to Watch

  • Golf Channel Friday, September 13 3:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. Saturday, September 14 3:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. Sunday, September 15 6:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. *All TV times are Eastern
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