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.

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.

  • My best memory from the PING Junior Solheim Cup is getting the win and representing USA for the first time. There’s also no feeling like representing your country.

    Nelly Korda, USA

    Solheim Cup 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024

    PING Junior Solheim Cup 2015

  • My advice for girls who want to make the team is to work hard and put in the hours, but also make sure that you’re having fun.

    Charley Hull, England

    Solheim Cup 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024

    PING Junior Solheim Cup 2011

  • It was such a great experience playing in the PING Junior Solheim Cup. Golf is such an individual sport and playing for a team is a feeling that you don’t experience normally.

    Carlota Ciganda, Spain

    Solheim Cup 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024

    PING Junior Solheim Cup 2005, 2007

Schedule

DateEvents
fri. – september 4, 2026Team arrivals
sat. – September 5, 2026Official practice day (off-course)
Sun. – September 6, 2026Oofficial practice day (off-course) Opening ceremony
Mon. – September 7, 2026Official matches (6 football matches & 6 foursome matches)

past results

yearteampointslocation
2002USAUSA 17, Europe 7USA – Oak ridge golf club, Minnesota
2003EuropeEurope 13, USA 11Europe – Bokskogens GK, Sweden
2005USAUSA 16, Europe 8USA – Bridgewater Club, Indiana
2007EuropeEurope 14, USA 10Europe – Båstad GK, Sweden

*USA retained the PING Junior Solheim Cup.