June 2021 Ohio Golf Journal

winning point for the Europeans three years ago at Gleneagles, in Scotland. The first Solheim Cup was held in 1990 at Lake Nona Country Club, near Orlando. Team USA led by Captain Kathy Whitworth won handily 11 ½-4 ½. The American Team enjoys a 10-6 advantage, but since 2011 the Europeans have won three of the last five Solheim Cups. When the LPGA was originally organizing an international team event, they needed a suitable sponsor. Karsten Solheim and his wife were presented with the idea and PING became a global partner, a role they continue to enjoy today. Marathon Petroleumand Rolex have joined with PING as global partners for the 2021 tournament. participants will be paired in 12 exciting singles matches that will determine the winner and bring the games to its conclusion. The pressure ratchets up for the final day of singles. Every woman wants to win her match and help their teamwin the Cup. This year’s festivities will feature one break from tradition, the Practice rounds will begin August 31 with the actual competition scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, September 4-6. Foursome matches will be contested both Saturday and Sunday mornings, with the competition switching to Fourball matches in the afternoon sessions. On Monday, the Labor Day Holiday, all the