Solheim Cup history
Each week leading up to the Solheim Cup, which is Aug. 16-18 at Colorado Golf Club in Parker, The Denver Post will look at past competitions in the event.
INAUGURAL 1990 SOLHEIM CUP
Score: United States 11½, Europe 4½
Course: Lake Nona Golf Club, Orlando, Fla.
Dates: Nov. 16-18
Captains: Kathy Whitworth (U.S.), Mickey Walker (Euros)
Event:The first Solheim event was shorter. It featured one day of foursomes, one day of four ball and one day of singles (eight matches). The U.S. team dominated all three days. The U.S. roster included Nancy Lopez, who won two matches; Beth Daniel, who was 3-0; and Betsy King, who won two matches and halved her singles match against Pam Wright of Scotland. The Americans had a 6-2 lead after the first two days, then won the first five singles matches to secure the Cup.
This article has been corrected in this online archive. Originally, due to incorrection information from Getty Images, the photo misidentified LPGA golfer Pat Bradley, who was pictured with fellow 1990 Solheim Cup teammates Cathy Gerring and Nancy Lopez.
