The Solheim Cup will be held at Bernardus in the Netherlands in 2026

By GolfDigestME.com
Bernardus, close to Eindhoven in the Southern Netherlands, has been revealed as the host venue for the 2026 Solheim Cup.

Bernardus opened in 2018 and the Kyle Phillips-designed Championship course has hosted the Dutch Open on the DP World Tour on two occasions (2021, 2022) and will host it again in 2023.

Speaking after the announcement on Tuesday, Solheim Cup Team Europe star Anna Nordqvist said: “Playing in the Solheim Cup is an experience in the world and nothing beats that feeling. It is the event that all players want to play in and congratulations to Bernardus and the Netherlands on this appointment.

“To have a Solheim Cup in the Netherlands in central Europe will be so central to many fans across the continent and it will be an event like no other.”

Two-time Team Europe champion captain Catriona Matthew added: “As Anna said, walking on to that first tee is an experience like no other.

“Bernardus is special. The food is great! But I have played the course and is plays a bit like a links course and there will be a lot of risk-reward holes and that’s what the fans want to come and see.

“It is great to see the Solheim Cup go around Europe and hopefully grow the game for all the young girls and boys out there.”

Robert van der Wallen, the owner of Bernardus added: “We are very excited to be hosting the Solheim Cup in 2026 and to partner with the Royal Dutch Golf Federation, IMG, the LET and LPGA. The opportunity to host such a globally significant sports event is a huge honour for our whole team. Experience is what we are all about at Bernardus and our preparations are already underway to ensure we play our part in providing the stage to host a best-in-class Solheim Cup experience in September 2026.”

With more than 420,000 golfers, golf is the fourth most popular sport in the Netherlands and this number is still growing. Caroline Huyskes, president of the Royal Netherlands Golf Federation and president-elect of the EGA, added: “I am proud that the Solheim Cup is coming to the Netherlands. This event contributes to the NGF strategy aimed at attracting women and rejuvenating the sport in our country. The fact that we have been able to bring one of the largest women’s sports tournaments in the world to the Netherlands is a re-flection of our ambition and drive.”

This will be the first edition run in partnership with IMG who were appointed by the LET as the delivery partner of the European Solheim Cup for an initial commitment from 2026 through to the end of 2038.

The appointment of IMG came on the back of delivering the most successful European Solheim Cup to date in 2019 in partnership with Visit Scotland seeing over 90,000 spectators attend the match at Gleneagles and millions watching the broadcast around the world.

Alexandra Armas, Chief Executive of the Ladies European Tour, representing the LET JV, said, “Working with IMG, we believe that in Bernardus and the NGF, we have identified the ideal partner for the 2026 Solheim Cup in what will be the 20th edition of the match. Their vision and commitment align perfectly with ours and the course and facilities, as well as the NGF’s inclusive ambitions for the nation, will deliver a fantastic experience for players, community and fans alike.”

The 2023 Solheim Cup will take place in Finca Cortesin, in Spain on September 22-24, and the 2024 Solheim Cup, September 10-15, at the Robert Trent Jones course in Virginia, US.

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