For the first time…
the PING Junior Solheim Cup
& Solheim Cup will share
the same course.
The PING Junior Solheim Cup is a match play competition for female amateur golfers aged 18 years and under (born 2008 and later) featuring the top 12 European juniors versus their American counterparts. The event gives junior golfers from both sides of the Atlantic international match play experience and the opportunity to meet, learn and be inspired by the professional golfers in the Solheim Cup.
PJSC Europe
PJSC U.S.
Schedule
| Date | Events | |
|---|---|---|
| fri. – september 4, 2026 | Team arrivals | |
| sat. – September 5, 2026 | Official practice day (off-course) | |
| Sun. – September 6, 2026 | Official practice day (off-course) Opening ceremony | |
| Mon. – September 7, 2026 | Official matches (6 fourball matches & 6 foursome matches) |
| Date | Events | |
|---|---|---|
| Tue. | September 8, 2026 | Official matches (12 single matches) closing ceremony | |
| Wed. | September 9, 2026 | Solheim Cup celebration dinner | |
| Thu. | September 10, 2026 | Solheim Cup opening ceremony | |
| Fri. | September 11, 2026 | Watching the Solheim Cup |
| Date | Event(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sat. | September 12, 2026 | Watching The Solheim Cup | |
| Sun. | September 13, 2026 | Watching The Solheim Cup team departure |
past results
| year | team | points | location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | USA | USA 17, Europe 7 | USA – Oak ridge golf club, Minnesota | |
| 2003 | Europe | Europe 13, USA 11 | Europe – Bokskogens GK, Sweden | |
| 2005 | USA | USA 16, Europe 8 | USA – Bridgewater Club, Indiana | |
| 2007 | Europe | Europe 14, USA 10 | Europe – Båstad GK, Sweden |
*USA retained the PING Junior Solheim Cup.
| year | team | points | location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | USA | USA 15.5, Europe 8.5 | United States – Aurora Golf Club, Illinois | |
| 2011 | USA* | USA 12, Europe 12 | Europe – Knightsbrook Golf Club, Ireland | |
| 2013 | USA | USA 14.5, Europe 9.5 | United States – The Inverness Hotel Golf Club; Colorado | |
| 2015 | USA | USA 13, Europe 11 | Europe – Golf Club St. Leon Rot, Germany |
* USA retained the PING Junior Solheim Cup
| Year | Team | Points | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | USA | USA 14.5, Europe 9.5 | United States – Des Moines Golf & Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa | |
| 2019 | USA | USA 13, Europe 11 | Europe – Gleneagles, Scotland | |
| 2021 | Europe | Europe 13, USA 11 | United States – Sylvania Country Club, Ohio | |
| 2023 | Europe | Europe 15, USA 9 | Europe – Old Course, La Zagaleta, Spain |
| Year | Team | Points | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | USA | USA 18.5, Europe 5.5 | USA – Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, Virginia |
HOW TO QUALIFY
team europe
- 12 participants.
- Participants must be girls and 12-18 years old (born 2008 or later) and must not have reached their 18th birthday prior to Thursday 1 January 2026.
- Participants must be amateurs and must not be members of a competitive collegiate golf program.
- Participants must be a European citizen (as per IGF National Policy).
- The leading six players from the PING Junior Solheim Cup ranking following the Girls’ Amateur Championship 2026 will be automatically picked. In the event of a tie for the qualification positions, the selection will be decided based on individual standings on the European Women’s Amateur Ranking.
- Six Captain’s Picks.
- All amateur events, the European Women’s Amateur Ranking and strokeplay average will be taken into consideration when deciding the Captain’s Picks.
Check out the European Qualifying Events, here.
u.s. Team
- 12 participants.
- Participants must be girls, 12-18 years old (born 2008 or later) and must not have reached their 18th birthday prior to Thursday 1 January 2026.
- Participants must be amateurs and must not be members of a competitive collegiate golf program.
- Participants must be a US citizen.
- The leading eight players from the AJGA’s Rolex Rankings at a set time in July 2026 will be automatically picked.
- Four Captain’s Picks.