For the third time in the event’s history, the Solheim Cup is heading to continental Europe. Officials with the Ladies European Tour announced overnight that the 2023 matches will take place in Spain at Finca Cortesin in Andalucia.
“Spain is a passionate golfing nation with knowledgeable fans and a history of developing generations of talented golfers,” said LET chief executive Alexandra Armas, “while Andalucia’s strong cultural heritage will make for a unique experience for players, guests and supporters alike.”
A specific date for the event is still being finalised. Solheim Cup organisers will be looking for a window of time that separates the competition from the Ryder Cup that will be held in Italy that northern autumn. Previously, the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cups were played in separate years, but when the PGA of America pushed back the 2020 at Whistling Straits to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it caused the entire biennial schedule of the Ryder Cup to shift a year, creating the overlap.
Spain will be the sixth European nation to host the match. In addition to UK nations Scotland, Ireland and Wales, Sweden became the first country on the European continent to host in 2003 and Germany followed in 2015.
Seven Spanish golfers have competed in Solheim Cup during its 30-year history, the most of any countries except for England and Sweden. Most recently Azahara Munoz and Carlota Ciganda [pictured] played for the victorious 2019 European team at Gleneagles.
The next edition of the Solheim Cup is scheduled to be September 4-6, 2021 at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio.
