The 20th edition of the Solheim Cup is currently unfolding at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, where Team Europe is hosting the defending champions, Team USA. This three‑day showdown comprises five distinct sessions and a total of 28 points up for grabs.
Both Friday and Saturday feature four foursomes matches in the morning followed by four four‑ball contests in the afternoon, setting the stage for a dramatic climax on Sunday when all 24 competitors will line up for singles play. The first side to reach 14.5 points secures the Cup, while the United States, as the reigning holders, need only 14 points to retain the trophy. The opening day pairings were revealed during the ceremony that kicked off the event, and Sky Sports Golf has been broadcasting live coverage throughout the competition.
Team Europe has opted to retain three of the four foursomes pairings from Friday, but they have made a strategic change by sitting Celine Boutier and Nanna Koerstz Madsen on the bench after the duo suffered defeats in both of their matches on day one. In contrast, the United States will field the unbeaten partnership of Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz for Saturday’s morning foursomes.
Korda and Corpuz have already amassed five wins from five attempts in this format, having defeated Charley Hull and Lottie Woad in the opening session. The Saturday roster also introduces a fresh European duo: rookie pair Mimi Rhodes and Nastasia Nadaud will replace Boutier and Madsen.
Their selection follows a strong performance in the four‑ball segment, where they secured the only full point for Europe among the four matches. Team USA, meanwhile, makes a single alteration, inserting Auston Kim for Lindy Duncan in the morning foursomes line‑up. The detailed tee times for Saturday’s matches are as follows: - 06:40 am – Allisen Corpuz & Nelly Korda versus Maja Stark (Sweden) and Linn Grant (Sweden) - 06:52 am – Jennifer Kupcho & Rose Zhang versus Leona Maguire (Ireland) and Esther Henseleit (Germany) - 07:04 am – Andrea Lee & Auston Kim versus Mimi Rhodes (England) and Nastasia Nadaud (France) - 07:16 am – Alison Lee & Lauren Coughlin versus Charley Hull (England) and Lottie Woad (England) The afternoon four‑ball matches are slated to begin at 12:05 pm UK time, with the final tee‑off of the day scheduled for 12:22 pm. The Sunday singles will commence at 9:00 am on Sky Sports Golf, leading into the first tee‑off at 10:10 am.
Team USA is captained by former major champion Angela Stanford, who is eager to guide her squad to its first away victory since 2015. Two years ago, the Americans celebrated a 15.5‑12.5 triumph on home soil in Virginia. Across the pond, Anna Nordqvist leads the European contingent, hoping to restore the Cup to Europe after three consecutive close calls on continental courses, each decided by a single point.
The European side’s automatic qualifiers, based on the Ladies European Tour Solheim Cup points list, include Charley Hull (England) and Esther Henseleit (Germany). Additional qualifiers earned via the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings are Lottie Woad (England), Maja Stark (Sweden), Celine Boutier (France), Carlota Ciganda (Spain), Linn Grant (Sweden) and Nanna Koerstz Madsen (Denmark). Captain’s picks round out the roster with Leona Maguire (Ireland), Julia Lopez Ramirez (Spain), Nastasia Nadaud (France) and Mimi Rhodes (England).
The vice‑captains supporting the European team are Caroline Hedwall (Germany), Mel Reid (England) and Anne van Dam (Netherlands). For Team USA, automatic qualifiers from the LPGA Solheim Cup points system are Nelly Korda, Angel Yin, Jennifer Kupcho, Yealimi Noh, Auston Kim, Lauren Coughlin and Allisen Corpuz. The Rolex rankings add Alison Lee and Andrea Lee to the list. Captain’s picks for the Americans are Lindy Duncan, Megan Khang and Rose Zhang, while vice‑captains Kristy McPherson, Paula Creamer and Brittany Lang provide additional leadership.
Sky Sports Golf has committed to at least twelve hours of live coverage across the first two days, with Saturday’s opening foursomes match beginning at 6:40 am local time (7:40 am CET). The network will continue broadcasting through the afternoon four‑ball sessions and will carry the decisive Sunday singles action, ensuring fans can follow every pivotal moment. Viewers are encouraged to watch the competition live on Sky Sports, where they can also explore current subscription offers or stream the event without a contract via the NOW platform. Golf enthusiasts looking to experience the course themselves can find competitive rates and book tee times at any of the 1,700 courses across the United Kingdom and Ireland through the provided search tool.
As the tournament progresses, the question on everyone’s mind remains: which side will lift the Solheim Cup? With both teams displaying depth, talent, and strategic acumen, the final outcome promises to be a thrilling culmination of skill, teamwork, and national pride.