1998 Solheim Cup
The fifth Solheim Cup took place from September 18 to September 20, 1998 at Muirfield Village, Dublin, Ohio, United States. The United States team retained the cup beating the European team by 16 points to 12.
Teams
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Europe
- Captain
- Automatic qualifiers
- Captains Picks
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 United States
- Captain
- Automatic qualifiers
- Donna Andrews – Lynchburg, Virginia
- Brandie Burton – San Bernardino, California
- Tammie Green – Somerset, Ohio
- Pat Hurst – San Leandro, California
- Juli Inkster – Santa Cruz, California
- Christa Johnson – Arcata, California
- Kelly Robbins – Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
- Betsy King – Reading, Pennsylvania
- Meg Mallon – Natick, Massachusetts
- Dottie Pepper – Saratoga Springs, New York
- Captains Picks
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Format
A total of 28 points were available, divided among four periods of team play, followed by one period of singles play. The first period, on Friday morning, was four rounds of foursomes. This was followed in the afternoon by four rounds of fourballs. This schedule was repeated on the Saturday morning and afternoon. The four periods on Friday and Saturday accounted for 16 points. During these team periods, the players played in teams of two. The final 12 points were decided in a round of singles matchplay, in which all 24 players (12 from each team) took part.
Day one
Friday, September 18, 1998
Morning foursomes
Afternoon fourball
Day two
Saturday, September 19, 1998
Morning foursomes
Afternoon fourball
Day three
Sunday, September 20, 1998
Singles
External links
Coordinates: 40°08′26″N 83°08′29″W / 40.1405°N 83.1414°W / 40.1405; -83.1414
