Since the first Solheim Cup matches were played more than 30 years ago at Lake Nona in Florida, there have been many moments of celebration.
Over the 17 matches Team USA holds the all-time advantage with 10 wins to Team Europe’s seven. Recent history tells a different tale, however, with the Europeans winning four of the last six matches, including the last two when led by captain Catriona Matthew.
Brush up on your knowledge of the women’s game and take a scroll through some of the top moments and best celebrations from each winning team throughout the history of the Solheim Cup.
Solheim Cup winners: Through the Years
1990: Cathy Gerring, Nancy Lopez and Patty Sheehan of the USA with the trophy during the…
1990: Cathy Gerring, Nancy Lopez and Patty Sheehan of the USA with the trophy during the Solheim Cup in 1990 at the Lake Nona Golf Club in Florida, USA. (Photo by Stephen Munday/Getty Images)
Solheim Cup winners: Through the Years
1992: Mickey Walker lifts the trophy during the Solheim Cup in 1992 at the Dalmahoy Golf…
1992: Mickey Walker lifts the trophy during the Solheim Cup in 1992 at the Dalmahoy Golf Course in Scotland. (Photo by Stephen Munday/Getty Images)
Solheim Cup winners: Through the Years
1994: Team Europe with the trophy in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, before the third Solheim…
1994: Team Europe with the trophy in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, before the third Solheim Cup. The U.S. would go on to win. (Photo: Steve Munday/ALLSPORT)
Solheim Cup winners: Through the Years
Betsy King, Val Skinner and Brandie Burton celebrate as Kelly Robins sinks the putt on the…
Betsy King, Val Skinner and Brandie Burton celebrate as Kelly Robins sinks the putt on the 18th green that retains the Solheim Cup for the United States at St. Pierre Golf Club, Chepstow, Wales, Sunday Sept. 22 1996, during the final days play in the Solheim Cup. (AP Photo/Jimmy Trews)
Solheim Cup winners: Through the Years
1998: Dottie Pepper of the USA is congratulated by Juli Inkster on the 18th after the…
1998: Dottie Pepper of the USA is congratulated by Juli Inkster on the 18th after the morning's foursome in the 1998 Solheim Cup played at Muirfield Village, Dublin, Ohio, USA. (Photo: Craig Jones/Allsport)
Solheim Cup winners: Through the Years
2000: Team Europe celebrates winning the Solheim Cup 14.5 points to 11.5 points at the Loch…
2000: Team Europe celebrates winning the Solheim Cup 14.5 points to 11.5 points at the Loch Lomond GC, Loch Lomond, Scotland. (Photo: Stuart Franklin/Allsport)
Solheim Cup winners: Through the Years
2002: U.S. team members pose with captain Patty Sheehan after they won the 2002 Solheim Cup…
2002: U.S. team members pose with captain Patty Sheehan after they won the 2002 Solheim Cup matches at Interlachen Golf Club on September 22, 2002 in Edina, Minnesota. (Photo: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Solheim Cup winners: Through the Years
2003: The European team celebrates with the trophy after winning the Solheim Cup against the United…
2003: The European team celebrates with the trophy after winning the Solheim Cup against the United States at Barseback Golf and Country Club in Loddekopinge, Sweden, Sept. 2003. (Photo: Ola Torkelsson/AFP via Getty Images)
Solheim Cup winners: Through the Years
2005: U.S. Captain Nancy Lopez and her players celebrate on the 18th hole after the USA…
2005: U.S. Captain Nancy Lopez and her players celebrate on the 18th hole after the USA secured the Solheim Cup during the singles matches at the Solheim Cup at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 11, 2005 in Carmel, Indiana. (Photo: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Solheim Cup winners: Through the Years
2007: U.S. President George W. Bush poses with members of the 2007 Solheim Cup winning team…
2007: U.S. President George W. Bush poses with members of the 2007 Solheim Cup winning team (L-R) Pat Hurst, Paula Creamer, Nicole Castrale, Sherri Steinhauer, Brittany Lincicome, Morgan Pressel, Bush, team captain Betsy King, Laura Diaz, Angela Stanford, Natalie Gulbis, Stacy Prammanasudh, Juli Inkster and Cristie Kerr in the Oval Office at the White House November 29, 2007 in Washington, DC. Team USA defeated Team Europe 16-12. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Solheim Cup winners: Through the Years
2009: Members of the U.S. Team celebrate during the closing ceremonies for the 2009 Solheim Cup…
2009: Members of the U.S. Team celebrate during the closing ceremonies for the 2009 Solheim Cup at Rich Harvest Farms on August 23, 2009 in Sugar Grove, Illinois. (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Solheim Cup winners: Through the Years
2011: The European team celebrates with the Solheim Cup on the 18th green after Europe defeated…
2011: The European team celebrates with the Solheim Cup on the 18th green after Europe defeated the U.S to win the Solheim Cup following the singles matches on the final day at Killeen Castle in Dunsany near Dublin, on September 25, 2011. Europe won the tournament 15-13. (Photo: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images)
Solheim Cup winners: Through the Years
2013: The European Solheim Cup team and caddies hold the cup after Europe won the 2013…
2013: The European Solheim Cup team and caddies hold the cup after Europe won the 2013 Solheim Cup at the Colorado Golf Club on August 18, 2013 in Parker, Colorado. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Solheim Cup winners: Through the Years
2015: Cristie Kerr of Team USA holds the Solheim Cup trophy at the closing ceremony at…
2015: Cristie Kerr of Team USA holds the Solheim Cup trophy at the closing ceremony at St Leon-Rot Golf Club on September 20, 2015 in St Leon-Rot, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Solheim Cup winners: Through the Years
2017: Team USA pose with the Solheim Cup after the final day singles matches at Des…
2017: Team USA pose with the Solheim Cup after the final day singles matches at Des Moines Golf and Country Club on August 20, 2017 in West Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Solheim Cup winners: Through the Years
2019: The European team and their captain, Catriona Matthew, pose with the trophy after the singles…
2019: The European team and their captain, Catriona Matthew, pose with the trophy after the singles on the third day of the Solheim Cup at Gleneagles in Scotland, on September 15, 2019. (Photo: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)
Solheim Cup winners: Through the Years
2021: Matilda Castren of Team Europe reacts with Anna Nordqvist and Sophia Popov after Europe won…
2021: Matilda Castren of Team Europe reacts with Anna Nordqvist and Sophia Popov after Europe won the Solheim Cup at Inverness Club on September 06, 2021 in Toledo, Ohio. (Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
