Spain is set to host The Solheim Cup for the first time in 2023 at the iconic championship course at Finca Cortesin on the Costa Del Sol.
The Ladies European Tour (LET) announced today that Spain will host The 2023 Solheim Cup at the world-renowned championship course at Finca Cortesin, Andalucía. The exact dates will be finalised soon.
Spain is no stranger to staging high-profile golf events. It hosted the Ryder Cup at Valderrama in 1997 and has staged 75 events on the LET and LETAS calendar including the season’s order of merit, "The Race to Costa Del Sol". Finca Cortesin has also previously staged three European Tour Volvo World Match Play Championships.
Ladies' European Tour CEO, Alexandra Armas, said:
"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. Spain is a passionate golfing nation with knowledgeable fans and a history of developing generations of talented golfers while Andalucía’s strong cultural heritage will make for a unique experience for players, guests and supporters alike."
Seven Spanish golfers have played for Team Europe over the years. Only Sweden and England have contributing more. More recently, home favourite Carlota Ciganda has participated in the last four contests while Costa del Sol star Azahara Munoz has also made four appearances since her debut in 2011.
Next year's Solheim Cup will be staged at the Inverness Golf Club in Toledo, Ohio, from 4th to 6th of September. Scotland's Catriona Matthew will be at the helm for Europe for the second match running after leading her side to a dramatic victory at Gleneagles last September.
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