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Solheim Cup Predictions - Team Europe to make it three wins in a row?

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 19 Sep 2023

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Brad Newcomb 19 Sep 2023

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The Solheim Cup takes place between 22-24 September at Finca Cortesin, Andalucia, Spain
Team Europe are the defending champions
22 of the world's top 50 women's golfers are in the lineup

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Stacy Lewis, captain of Team USA and Suzann Pettersen, captain of Team Europe (Getty Images)

A star-studded field of the best women's golfers in the world converge in Finca Cortesin to compete for the esteemed Solheim Cup in Spain. Will Team Europe win their third straight title, or can Team USA take the cup back home?

The Teams
Team To Win
Tournament Winning Margin
Top Points Scorer for Team Europe
Top Points Scorer for Team USA
Format

Team Europe defeated Team USA 15-13 at Inverness Club in Ohio, USA in 2021.

Past and present Major winners in the lineup include Celine Boutier, Georgia Hall, Anna Nordqvist, Allisen Corpuz, Danielle Kang, Nelly Korda, Jennifer Kupcho, Lexi Thompson, and Lilia Vu.

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The Teams

EUROPE:

Celine Boutier, Carlota Ciganda, Gemma Dryburgh, Linn Grant, Georgia Hall, Caroline Hedwall, Charley Hull, Leona Maguire, Anna Nordqvist, Emily Kristine Pedersen, Madelene Sagstrom, and Maja Stark.

Captain: Suzann Pettersen

USA:

Allisen Corpuz, Ally Ewing, Danielle Kang, Megan Khang, Nelly Korda, Cheyenne Knight, Jennifer Kupcho, Andrea Lee, Lexi Thompson, Lilia Vu, Angel Yin, and Rose Zhang.

Captain: Stacy Lewis

Team To Win

The Solheim Cup has been contested on European soil eight times, with Team Europe lifting the trophy on five occasions.

Team USA have the advantage with ten victories to seven over Team Europe in 17 editions of the Solheim Cup; however, Team Europe have won the last two editions of the tournament home and away.

Team Europe is predicted to use the local conditions in their favour to secure their third consecutive title.

Tournament Winning Margin

A close scoring affair is on the cards once more at the Solheim Cup, as both teams have talented golfers, and the difference between winning and losing will come down to who will hold their nerve the best.

Scores between Team Europe and Team USA have been close over the last four editions of the Solheim Cup, with USA winning 14.5-13.5 in 2015, USA 16.5-11.5 in 2017, Europe 14.5-13.5 in 2019, and Europe 15-13 in 2021.

Both teams have powerful lineups, and tight match-ups are predicted, with Team Europe eventually gaining the upper hand to win 14.5-13.5.

Top Points Scorer for Team Europe

Celine Boutier has had a tremendous year on the LPGA and LET, winning three tournaments including a Major.

Boutier was victorious at the LPGA Drive On Championship at Superstition Mountain, the Amundi Evian Championship and the FREED Group Women’s Scottish Open.

Additionally, she placed T4 at the Honda LPGA Thailand and T5 at the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play Presented by MGM Rewards.

Boutier was part of the 2019 and 2021 Solheim Cup winning teams, compiling a record of 5-1-1.

Celine Boutier has been in great touch throughout 2023 and has an excellent record in this event.

Top Points Scorer for Team USA

Lilia Vu has risen to great heights in 2023, winning three tournaments, including two Major victories, and climbing to number one in the world rankings.

Vu claimed the title at the Honda LPGA Thailand before winning two Major trophies at the Chevron Championship and AIG Women’s Open.

Other noteworthy results by the American include placing T3 at the Saudi Ladies International and T7 at the LPGA Drive On Championship at Superstition Mountain.

Vu is making her debut appearance at the Solheim Cup.

Vu has been impressive this year and will be hard to stop if she hits her stride in Spain.

Format

The Solheim Cup takes place over three days, comprising 28 matches and 28 points at stake.

Each victory in a match is worth one point, and a tie is worth half a point.

Day 1: 4 Foursome matches in the morning and 4 Four-ball matches in the afternoon.

Day 2: 4 Foursome matches in the morning and 4 Four-ball matches in the afternoon.

Day 3: 12 Singles matches.

Verdict

Solheim Cup

Team Europe have the home-ground advantage and defeated Team USA in the last two editions of the Solheim Cup in 2019 and 2021, giving them the edge to retain the trophy.

Another close contest is predicted between Team Europe and Team USA, with the home team coming out top 14.5-13.5 at Finca Cortesin.

Celine Boutier has had a superb year, winning multiple tournaments and securing her maiden Major title, giving her the confidence to lead Team Europe to victory as the top points scorer.

Lilia Vu will use her excellent form to emerge as the leading scorer for Team USA, as she has had her best year to date in her career, winning two Major Titles and rising to number one in the women's golf rankings.

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