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

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 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