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The 2024 Solheim Cup kicks off on Friday, with US golf stars eager to dethrone three-time defending champions Europe in the 19th edition of the team tournament.

Switching between European and US host courses each edition, teams battle it out in three days of match play, earning one point for a win and a half-point for a tie. The US needs 14.5 points to win the Cup this year, while Europe only requires 14 to retain it.

Team USA boasts 12 top-ranked athletes, including Nelly Korda, Allisen Corpuz, Lauren Coughlin, Megan Khang, Ally Ewing, Lilia Vu, Rose Zhang, and the retiring Lexi Thompson.

US golfers on a mission to reclaim Solheim Cup dominance

Team Europe has held the Cup since 2019, but the competition has been extremely close. The 2023 event ended in a 14-14 tie, with Europe retaining the title as the reigning champions. This marks their eighth victory over the US.

While the US has more overall Solheim Cup wins than Europe, they haven’t lifted the trophy in seven years. Unlike other tournaments with significant prize money, this competition is all about international pride.

Neither team has secured four consecutive titles, and the US aims to prevent Europe from achieving this historic feat on their home turf in Gainesville, Virginia, this weekend.

Star US golfer Nelly Korda sees Solheim Cup as “unfinished business”

All eyes are on Team USA’s Korda, who had an exceptional 2024 season, winning six LPGA Tour events, including her second major.

“There’s a different meaning to it when you wear the red, white, and blue and stars and stripes,” expressed the world No. 1 golfer to the BBC. “You’re not just playing for yourself, but for your captains, teammates, country, and there’s nothing quite like it. We have some unfinished business.”

How to watch the 2024 Solheim Cup women’s golf tournament

The Solheim Cup commences on Friday, September 13th, at 7:05 AM, with live coverage on NBC, the Golf Channel, and Peacock.