The 20th Solheim Cup is now underway at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, with Team Europe playing host to the defending champions, Team USA. Over the course of three days, a total of 28 points will be contested across five distinct sessions, and the schedule is now fully confirmed, including the latest scores, pairings, and tee times. The format of the competition features four foursomes matches and four fourball matches on both Friday and Saturday, followed by a full slate of 12 singles matches on Sunday.
The first side to accumulate 14.5 points will claim the Cup. Because the United States entered the event as the reigning champions, they need to reach 14 points in order to retain the trophy, while Europe will aim for the 14.5‑point threshold to recapture it. All 24 competitors will tee off on the final day, and the lineup for Saturday’s fourball matches has now been released.
The afternoon session will commence at 12:05 p.m. UK time, and the broadcast will continue until the last putt drops. For viewers, Sky Sports Golf will provide at least 12 hours of live coverage across the first two days, with an early start on Saturday at 6:00 a.m.
local time for the opening foursomes, which begin at 6:40 a.m. (7:40 a.m. Dutch time).
The opening day pairings were unveiled during the ceremony on Friday, and the schedule lists the following fourball matchups for Saturday: - 12:05 p.m.: Megan Khang and Lauren Coughlin (USA) versus Maja Stark and Linn Grant (Europe) - 12:20 p.m.: Yealimi Noh and Andrea Lee (USA) versus Lottie Woad and Charley Hull (Europe) - 12:35 p.m.: Rose Zhang and Auston Kim (USA) versus Natasia Nadaud and Leona Maguire (Europe) - 12:50 p.m.: Jennifer Kupcho and Lindy Duncan (USA) versus Carlota Ciganda and Celine Boutier (Europe) The first tee time for the day is set for 10:10 a.m., with the final tee‑off slated for 12:22 p.m., ensuring a packed schedule for spectators and television audiences alike. Team USA is captained by former LPGA star Angela Stanford, who is eager to secure the team’s first away victory since 2015. The Americans are coming off a 15.5‑12.5 triumph in Virginia two years ago and will be looking to repeat that success on foreign soil.
On the European side, veteran Anna Nordqvist leads the squad. Europe hopes to end a string of near‑misses, as the last three Solheim Cups held on European courses have been decided by a single point or less. The European roster blends automatic qualifiers and captain’s picks. Automatic qualifiers from the Ladies European Tour Solheim Cup points standings include Charley Hull (England) and Esther Henseleit (Germany).
From the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, Europe secured 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 team with Leona Maguire (Ireland), Julia Lopez Ramirez (Spain), Nastasia Nadaud (France) and Mimi Rhodes (England).
The European vice‑captains are Caroline Hedwall (Germany), Mel Reid (England) and Anne van Dam (Netherlands). The United States squad features automatic qualifiers from the LPGA Solheim Cup points rankings: Nelly Korda, Angel Yin, Jennifer Kupcho, Yealimi Noh, Auston Kim, Lauren Coughlin and Allisen Corpuz. From the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, the U.S.
automatically earned spots for Alison Lee and Andrea Lee. Captain’s picks added Lindy Duncan, Megan Khang and Rose Zhang to the roster, while vice‑captains Kristy McPherson, Paula Creamer and Brittany Lang will support Stanford from the sidelines. Sky Sports Golf’s coverage will continue into Sunday’s singles matches, beginning at 9:00 a.m. with the first tee shot at 10:10 a.m.
Fans can follow the action live on Sky Sports, and the network is also offering promotional deals for streaming via NOW without a contract. For those looking to experience the tournament in person, the site encourages visitors to book tee times at any of the 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland through its online platform. The Solheim Cup remains one of the most thrilling events in women’s golf, pitting the best players from Europe against those from the United States in a match‑play format that rewards both individual brilliance and team strategy.
As the competition progresses, the points tally will tighten, and every match—whether a foursome, fourball, or singles—will carry significant weight. The question on everyone’s mind is which side will emerge victorious: will Team USA defend their title on foreign turf, or will Team Europe finally reclaim the Cup after a series of narrow defeats on home soil?
The answer will unfold over the next 48 hours, and fans worldwide are encouraged to tune in for every swing, putt, and decisive moment.