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'Will captain Suzann Pettersen's undoubtedly strong line-up, with all of eight players from the world's top 40, rally to her leadership and deliver an unprecedented third European Solheim Cup success in a row?'

Gritty Pettersen could tilt scales in European favour

Greg Allen looks ahead to an eagerly awaited Solheim Cup where there would appear to be very little between the sides set to battle it out at the challenging Finca Cortesin golf club.

Golf • 21 Sep 23

Leona Maguire is paired with Anna Nordqvist

Maguire paired with Nordqvist in morning foursomes

Leona Maguire has been paired alongside Sweden's Anna Nordqvist in Friday's morning foursomes as the Solheim Cup commences in Finca Cortesin in Spain.

Golf • 21 Sep 23

Georgia Hall and Leona Maguire fist bump on the sixth green

Solheim Cup Day 1 recap: Europe 3-5 USA

Team USA make a dominant 4-0 start on the opening day at the Solheim Cup, but Europe rally to pick up three points in the fourballs and end Day One 5-3 in arrears. Here is how the day unfolded.

Golf • 22 Sep 23

Leona Maguire will be a key player for Europe

'Silent assassin' Maguire backed to inspire Europe

Ireland's Leona Maguire has been hailed as a "silent assassin" by team-mate Emily Pedersen as Europe bid to win an unprecedented third straight Solheim Cup.

Golf • 21 Sep 23

European Solheim team is 'strongest ever' says captain

Captain Suzann Pettersen believes Europe have assembled their strongest team ever as they bid to win an unprecedented third straight Solheim Cup.

Golf • 20 Sep 23

Maguire playing a shot during a practice round on the Andalucian course

Maguire anticipates tough physical test at Solheim Cup

Leona Maguire is expecting the Finca Cortesin Golf Club in Andalucia, Spain to provide a test both mentally and physically as she prepares for her second appearance for Europe in the Solheim Cup.

Golf • 19 Sep 23

Stacy Lewis is the USA captain for the 2023 Solheim Cup

Lewis picks wild cards to complete USA Solheim Cup team

United States captain Stacy Lewis admitted experiencing some of the "hardest" days of her career after naming Ally Ewing, Cheyenne Knight and Angel Yin as her wild card picks for the Solheim Cup next month.

Golf • 28 Aug 23

Europe's Solheim team complete as Pettersen names picks

Scotland's Gemma Dryburgh is relishing making her Solheim Cup debut after being given a wild card by Europe captain Suzann Pettersen.

Golf • 22 Aug 23

Leona Maguire was the star of the European team in 2021 in Ohio winning 4.5 points

Maguire set for Solheim Cup as Team Europe takes shape

Leona Maguire is among a group of eight players to qualify automatically for the upcoming Solheim Cup in Spain.

Golf • 20 Aug 23

Catriona Matthew, in action at last year's KPMG Women's Irish Open, will captain the GB&I team at Sunningdale

Catriona Matthew to captain GB&I team for Curtis Cup

Catriona Matthew, who led Europe to back-to-back victories in the Solheim Cup, will captain Great Britain and Ireland in the 2024 Curtis Cup, the R&A has announced.

Golf • 22 Mar 23

Suzann Pettersen represented Europe in nine Solheim Cups as a player

Pettersen to captain Europe in next two Solheim Cups

Suzann Pettersen will look to emulate the "calmness" of predecessor Catriona Matthew after being handed the task of captaining Europe in the next two editions of the Solheim Cup.

Golf • 21 Feb 23

Stacy Lewis to captain USA at next Solheim Cup

Stacy Lewis named captain of US Solheim Cup team

Stacy Lewis will captain Team USA at next year's Solheim Cup, making her just the fifth woman to lead the team at two or more editions of the tournament.

Golf • 13 Feb 23

The Race to Costa del Sol begins in early February

Record-breaking prize fund for '23 Ladies European Tour

The Ladies European Tour has announced a record prize fund of €35 million for its 30 official events in 2023.

Golf • 22 Dec 22

Leona Maguire was instrumental in Europe's 2021 Solheim Cup victory

Netherlands to host 2026 Solheim Cup

The 2026 Solheim Cup will take place at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, tournament organisers have announced.

Golf • 15 Nov 22

Team Europe celebrate their 2021 Solheim Cup success

Pettersen names vice-captains for Solheim Cup defence

Laura Davies, Anna Nordqvist and Caroline Martens have been named as the European vice-captains for the 2023 Solheim Cup.

Golf • 16 Aug 22

Leona Maguire shone in the 2021 Solheim Cup

Robert Trent Jones Golf Club to host 2024 Solheim Cup

Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, will host the 2024 Solheim Cup, the LPGA has announced.

Golf • 23 Feb 22

Stacy Lewis won the British Open at St Andrews in 2013

Stacy Lewis appointed US Solheim Cup captain for 2023

Two-time major champion Stacy Lewis has been appointed captain of the United States Solheim Cup team.

Golf • 09 Feb 22

Maguire was the first Irish golfer to compete for Team Europe at the Solheim Cup

RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year nominees - Leona Maguire

It was a year where Cavan's Leona Maguire certainly made her mark on the LPGA Tour, while also leading the way as Europe won the Solheim Cup.

Golf • 10 Dec 21

Maguire shot up 144 places in the world rankings in 2021

Maguire looking to build on the best year of her career

Leona Maguire has achieved plenty in 2021 as she soared up the world rankings, and helped Europe win the Solheim Cup, but the Cavan native has plans for more next year.

Golf • 03 Dec 21

Suzann Pettersen retired from playing immediately after the 2019 Solheim Cup victory

Suzann Pettersen named European Solheim Cup captain

Suzann Pettersen admits she has some "big shoes to fill" after landing her dream role as Europe's Solheim Cup captain for the 2023 renewal.

Golf • 29 Nov 21

'We all watched the Solheim Cup and we all learned from that,' says Harrington

Harrington: We're taking our lead from the Solheim Cup

Padraig Harrington says his European Ryder Cup team will be "taking their lead" from their Solheim Cup counterparts in how to deal with the challenges of playing in front of a partisan crowd on US soil.

Golf • 22 Sep 21

Rory McIlroy is hoping to repeat the Irish success

McIlroy inspired by Maguire at Solheim Cup

Rory McIlroy has been inspired by the European team in the Solheim Cup as he looks to borrow their demeanour for the Ryder Cup this week.

Golf • 22 Sep 21

Leona Maguire was the only golfer on either team to play in all five sessions at the Solheim Cup

Solheim star Maguire hoping for Irish Open revival

Solheim Cup star Leona Maguire hopes that the momentum from her stellar involvement in Europe's success against America can spark a revival of the Irish Open.

Golf • 09 Sep 21

Back in Ballyconnell: Solheim star Maguire returns home

Leona Maguire made a triumphant return to the Slieve Russell Hotel in Cavan on Wednesday evening as the community turned out in force to welcome the Solheim Cup star.

Golf • 09 Sep 21

Leona Maguire of Team Europe celebrates with the Solheim Cup

Proud father reveals secrets of Leona Maguire's success

Declan Maguire, father of Solheim Cup star Leona Maguire was a proud man this morning after watching his daughter help Europe to glory on American soil.

Golf • 07 Sep 21