© Ladies European Tour

Taking place at Gleneagles on the PGA Centennial Course, the event will see Team Europe, led by Scotland captain Catriona Matthew, prepare to face Team USA in one of the fiercest sport rivalries.

Offered by VisitScotland on behalf of the Scottish Government, the Solheim Cup 2019 aims to promote Scotland as a tourist, golfing and event destination, while helping to promote equality in sport and in society at a national level.

This premier event is widely recognized as the high point of women's golf where the best players from Europe and the United States compete in match play. After winning the two previous editions the American team will try to keep the Cup, but will have to face stiff competition from its European counterparts.
A scent of revenge hangs in the air " On paper, the two teams are quite close. But I really believe very much in our chances this year. I think we are a very good team. And playing in Scotland is another advantage. ”Céline Boutier told our colleagues at Le Figaro.

In addition to the flagship event which kicks off on Friday, September 13, the budding proettes will have the opportunity to represent their country at the PING Junior Solheim Cup 2019 earlier in the week.

The players selected in the Ping Junior Solheim Cup often made the heyday of the Solheim Cup and the women's pro circuits, some even gleaning a few titles in Major. Azahara Munoz, Paula Creamer, Britanny Lincicome, Brittany Lang, Morgan Presse, l Carlota Ciganda, Georgia Hall, Caroline Hedwall, Charley Hull, Caroline Masson, Anna Nordqvist, Beatrice Recari, Mel Reid, Florentyna Parker, Emily Pederson, Vicky Hurst, Jessica Korda, Lexi Thompson, Alison Lee Angel Yin…

Legendary Scottish group Texas will also headline an opening ceremony broadcast live on Thursday, September 12.

Ross Hallett, executive director of the tournament at IMG, said: “We are very proud of the role we have played in organizing what we believe to be a unique leading event, in line with the mission entrusted to us by Visit Scotland - to make this Solheim Cup the best yet. day. Planning began over four years ago with a team of over 50 people, using the expertise of our global resources. We are extremely proud to play a key role in this event and look forward to next week. Having focused on the three pillars of experience, equality and innovation, I have no doubt that we will provide Scotland with a memorable and world-class event. "

Paul Bush OBE, Visit Scotland Events Director, said: “Anyone who sees the size and breadth of the infrastructure around the Solheim Cup 2019 will be convinced that this is a major international sporting event. Having hosted the 2014 Ryder Cup just five years ago, we were determined to put in place a similar infrastructure and I think visitors will be impressed with what we have achieved here. "

“The atmosphere on the first tee off here in a few days will be electric and unlike anything seen in previous editions. As well as being a world-class sporting spectacle, the Solheim Cup 2019 will be a fully accessible family day and that's something we are extremely proud of. I can't wait to get started and show that Scotland is one of the world's most important event destinations. "

Adult tickets are available from just € 28 and children under 16 can attend for free when accompanied by an adult.

For more information, visit www.solheimcup2019.com