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The dates for the prestigious international
tournament, where top players from the United States face those
of Europe, still need to be finalised, the Ladies European Tour
said in a statement.
"We are delighted to announce Spain as the host nation for the
2023 Solheim Cup when it returns to European soil for the 18th
edition of this major international team golf event," said
Ladies European Tour chief executive Alexandra Armas.
"The tournament will not only enhance the country’s reputation
as an elite golfing nation but the Costa del Sol as a must-visit
destination, which will help to inspire the next generation of
children to take up the game."
Spain will become the sixth European nation to host the most
prestigious team event in women's golf following Scotland,
Wales, Sweden, Ireland and Germany.
The Solheim Cup is a biennial competition between teams of 12
players over three days and follows the same format as the Ryder
Cup, with 28 matches – eight foursomes and eight fourballs over
the first two days and 12 singles on the final day.
The 2021 edition will be next September at Inverness Club in
Toledo, Ohio with the United States, who hold a 10-6 lead in the
competition, aiming to reclaim the trophy from Europe.
(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Toby Davis)
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