Solheim Cup 2026
WORLD'S GREATEST WOMEN'S GOLF SPECTACLE
The Solheim Cup is a professional golf competition played between two all-female teams from Europe and the United States. Held bi-annually the 3-day event has grown into the most highly coveted team trophy in women’s professional golf.
It is the female counterpart of the Ryder Cup. The 2024 Solheim Cup, held at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, attracted 115,000 spectators to the course and was broadcast to 190 countries. This makes the Solheim Cup the largest women’s golf event in the world, which alternates between being held in the United States and Europe. FAQ
Due to the format, the Solheim Cup is unique, placing professional golfers from different countries together in teams to represent continents, rather than individual countries, in one of two powerhouses the United States or Europe. The tournament, therefore, turns rivals into teammates, eliminating borders to unite players, fans, and patriots.
Bernardus Golf is proud to have been chosen to host the 20th edition of the Solheim Cup. Although the Netherlands is considered a small golf nation compared to other European counterparts, the organizers have selected it to host this unique event. Remarkably, the Solheim Cup has yet to be hosted by major golf countries such as Sweden, Germany, and France.
Players
The European team has mostly English and Swedish players, but includes representation from Spain, France, Scotland, and Germany. Historically The Netherlands has seen two of its players compete in the cup, Christel Boeljon and Anne van Dam. Although both Dutch players won the Solheim Cup, the United States currently leads 11-8 against Europe. See the current player rankings LPGA or LET.
Anne van Dam Captain Europe (PJSC)
Dutch Olympian Anne van Dam will captain Europe’s PING Junior Solheim Cup at Bernardus on 7 and 8 September 2026. The five-time LET winner calls the role her proudest moment and will guide twelve young talents.
Ping Junior Solheim Cup on Bernardus
Bernardus Golf hosts the PING Junior Solheim Cup on 7 and 8 September 2026, alongside the senior event. Europe’s best under 18 girls meet the USA in match play foursomes and four balls. Practice begins 5 September, with an opening on the 6th. Qualification and ticket details arrive in 2025.
Team Captains are announced
Anna Nordqvist and Angela Stanford will captain Europe and the USA at the 2026 Solheim Cup at Bernardus from 11 to 13 September. The major champions say leading their sides on Dutch soil is a career highlight.
FAQ Solheim Cup 2026
When can tickets for the 2026 Solheim Cup be purchased?
Ticket sales is started, book your tickets today
Are there rooms available in the Lodge at Bernardus for the Solheim Cup week?
No, all our rooms have already been booked.
Will there be a campsite near the golf course where people can stay overnight?
At the moment we are exploring these options. We will be able to provide more information around September 2025.
Is there already a program for the Solheim Cup week (September 7-13)?
We are currently working hard to finalize the program for the week. What is certain is that the Solheim Cup will be played from September 11 to 13. In the days leading up to the tournament, there will already be plenty of activities at Bernardus Golf, which we will be able to share by September 2025, along with the ticket sales launch.
What are the public transport options?
There are direct train connections to Den Bosch from almost anywhere in the Netherlands. Visitors can park in or near Den Bosch, where shuttle buses will transport them to the event location. Alternatively, people can rent a bike or bring their own and cycle from the station or parking area to Cromvoirt. The bike ride takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
Where can I sign up as a volunteer for the Solheim Cup?
You can sign up via the NGF website. Here you can register to volunteer for the Solheim Cup.
Where can we stay near Bernardus during the Solheim Cup 2026?
There are many hotels within 30 minutes’ drive from Den Bosch. Den Bosch is also well connected by public transport. We recommend looking for hotels in Tilburg, Breda, Utrecht, Eindhoven, or Den Bosch itself.
Is there a package deal with accommodation and tickets?
At the moment, there are no package deals available, but it is certain that some companies will offer these. However, the Solheim Cup organization itself will not be offering any packages, as it only sells tickets.
NGF & GOLF.NL
From The Netherlands, the Solheim Cup 2026 is also supported by the Royal Dutch Golf Federation (NGF). It is our joint ambition to deliver a world-class Solheim Cup.
With no less than 420,000 golfers, golf is the fourth sport in The Netherlands and this number is still growing. The Royal Dutch Golf Federation (NGF) is dedicated to the medium and long-term health and sustainability of both the golf sport and golf courses in The Netherlands. In its strategic plan it focuses on attracting more people between the ages of 25 and 50 to the sport and more women of all ages. Hosting the Solheim Cup will have an enormous impact on women’s golf and young golfers in The Netherlands and will without doubt prove to be a catalyst for positive change in the sport. Looking for golf inspiration? Take a look at their website, www.golf.nl.