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If the Ryder Cup exists in men's golf, the Solheim Cup exists in women's golf.

The Solheim Cup, a women's golf team competition between the United States and the European Union, will be held for three days starting on the 22nd (local time) at Finca Cortesin (par 71, 6318 yards) in Casares, Malaga, Spain. It began in 1990 and this year marks the 18th edition. In the all-time record, the United States leads with 10 wins and 7 losses. The European Union has won the last two tournaments. They won 14.5-13.5 in Scotland in 2019, stopping the United States' three consecutive wins, and won 15-13 in the 2021 tournament held in the United States. Since 2011, the European Union has won four times in the last six tournaments.

Stacy Lewis (left), the captain of the United States, and Susan Pettersen, the captain of the European Union, will clash at the 18th Solheim Cup.
[Photo by Solheim Cup]

The tournament features four sessions each day for the first two days, playing foursomes (a format where two players alternate hitting one ball) and fourballs (a format where two players each play their own ball and the better score counts for the team). On the final day, all 12 players compete in singles match play. Each match win earns 1 point, and a tie earns 0.5 points. The team with the higher total score wins the championship.

The United States team is captained by Stacy Lewis. The average age of the players is 25.83 years, with youthful energy as a strength. The team’s stars include world No. 2 Nelly Korda, who has eight LPGA Tour wins, and world No. 3 Lilia Vu, who has won three times this year including two majors. Alison Koepka, who leads in prize money after winning the U.S. Women's Open, will make her debut. Rose Zhang, the "super rookie" who won the Mizuho Americas Open in June, will also make her first appearance. Danielle Kang and Lexi Thompson are also part of the team.

The European Union team is captained by Suzann Pettersen (Norway). The average age of the players is 28.25 years, highlighting their experience. Leading the team is C?line Boutier (France), who has three LPGA Tour wins this year and is No. 1 in CME Globe points. This is her third appearance following 2019 and 2021. She has an outstanding record of 5 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in previous tournaments. Supporting players include Georgia Hall and Charley Hull (both England), Carlota Ciganda (Spain), Leona Maguire (Ireland), and Gemma Dryburgh (Scotland).

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