The Solheim Cup is expected to deliver another thrilling encounter, building on a legacy of nail-biting finishes in Europe. Recent history shows that the past three contests staged on European soil have been separated by no more than a single point, with the home team and the United States currently tied on aggregate at 42 points apiece.
The 2019 event at Gleneagles saw Europe secure a one-point victory, while the 2015 match in Germany culminated in an astonishing comeback by the United States for a single-point away win. Three years ago in Spain, the contest ended in a 14-14 tie, allowing Europe to retain the trophy.
This week's European team features four debutants: British number one Lottie Woad, fellow Englishwoman Mimi Rhodes, France's Nastasia Nadaud, and Spain's Julia Lopez Ramirez. European captain Anna Nordqvist expressed her eagerness for the rookies to experience the unique atmosphere of the Solheim Cup.
The three-day competition kicks off on Friday with four foursomes matches, followed by four fourball matches. This format will be repeated on Saturday, leading up to the 12 singles matches scheduled for Sunday. Players will navigate a challenging course at Bernardus Golf Club in the Netherlands, which has been affected by recent storms.