The Solheim Cup winners list stretches back to 1990 and tells the story of one of women’s golf’s fiercest team rivalries.
The biennial event pits 12 players from the United States against 12 from Europe in a Ryder Cup-style format. The U.S. leads the all-time series 11-7-1 after reclaiming the Cup in 2024. The 2026 Solheim Cup marks the 20th playing of the competition and heads to Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands for the first time.
Here is the complete Solheim Cup winners list by year, including scores, captains, venues and key details from every edition.
Solheim Cup Winners List
What Is the Solheim Cup?
The Solheim Cup is named after Karsten Solheim, founder of PING and a driving force behind creating a team competition for women’s golf similar to the men’s Ryder Cup. The first event was held in 1990 at Lake Nona in Florida. Twelve players from each side compete over three days in foursomes, fourballs and singles matches. In the event of a tie, the previous winner retains the Cup.
Key Moments in Solheim Cup History
Europe claimed its first victory in 1992 on home soil in Scotland. The side has since produced memorable away wins, including the dramatic 15-13 triumph in 2021 at Inverness Club. The United States dominated the early years and reclaimed the trophy in 2024 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club under captain Stacy Lewis. Rose Zhang starred that week, going a perfect 4-0.
Laura Davies holds multiple all-time records with 12 appearances, 46 matches played and 25 points won. Annika Sörenstam shares the mark for most matches won (22). Charley Hull remains the youngest player to compete (17 years old in 2013), while Juli Inkster is the oldest (51 in 2011).
2026 Solheim Cup Preview
The 20th Solheim Cup takes place September 11-13, 2026, at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. Angela Stanford captains the United States side, while Anna Nordqvist leads Europe. It marks the first time the competition has been staged in the Netherlands and continues the biennial tradition of alternating venues between the two continents.
The Solheim Cup winners list reflects more than three decades of intense team competition, individual brilliance and shifting momentum between the United States and Europe. From the inaugural 1990 contest to the upcoming chapter in the Netherlands, the event remains the premier team stage in women’s professional golf.
