U.S. Wins 2007 Solheim Cup

In 1990, Karsten and Louise Solheim's

goal of creating an international competition for women was realized with the inaugural match of The Solheim Cup. Played biennially, The Solheim Cup matches feature the top European-born players from the Ladies European Tour (LET) and the top U.S.-born players from the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) competing in a format similar to the Ryder Cup.

Now the premier team event

in women's professional golf, players on both sides of the Atlantic compete for points in their respective tour events to earn a coveted spot on the team. A complete and comprehensive Solheim Cup history and record book are available on LPGA.com, listing individual and team results by year and by player. The three-day match play competition is based on a points system with 28 total points available.

For detailed player information,

current Solheim Cup point standings and information regarding upcoming Solheim Cup events, please visit the respective Ladies Professional Tours linked below.

• Ladies Professional Golf Association 2007 | 2009
• Ladies European Tour 2007

The 2009 Solheim Cup will be played

at Rich Harvest Farms, Chicago, Illinois, August 17th - 23rd. For ticket information, please click here.

Solheim Cup Match History

Year	Location	Europe	USA
1990	Lake Nona Golf Club, Florida	4.5	11.5
1992	Dalmahoy Hotel Golf & CC, Edinburgh	11.5	6.5
1994	The Greenbrier, West Virginia	7.0	13.0
1996	Marriott St. Pierre Hotel, Wales	11.0	17.0
1998	Muirfield Village Golf Club, Ohio	12.0	16.0
2000	Loch Lomond Golf Club, Scotland	14.5	11.5
2002	Interlachen Country Club, Minnesota	12.5	15.5
2003	Barseback Golf & CC, Sweden	17.5	10.5
2005	Crooked Stick Golf Club, Indiana	12.5	15.5
2007	Halmstad Golfklubb, Sweden	12	16
2009	Rich Harvest Farms, Illinois	--	--
2011	Killeen Castle, Ireland	--	--
Standings		3	7