Alison Nicholas hopes she has found the recipe for success by mixing youth and experience in the opening series of foursomes as Europe bids to regain The Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle in Ireland.

The European Captain also managed to spring a surprise on her US counterpart, Rosie Jones, by sending Suzann Pettersen, the world No.2, out in the final pairing.

“I thought Suzann would be out first. You got me there. Strike one,” joked Jones.

The US lead 8-3 overall and both Captains are aware of how vital it is to get off to a good start and build momentum...... more ......

At The Solheim Cup Gala Dinner on September 21, European Captain Alison Nicholas announced that Louise Solheim had been granted the first honorary membership of the Ladies European Tour.

Louise Solheim and her late husband Karsten founded Karsten Manufacturing Corporation, which makes PING golf equipment. In 1990, the Solheim family developed the concept and became the title sponsor of The Solheim Cup, professional golf's international matchplay competition for women..... more....

The United States of America retained the PING Junior Solheim Cup in dramatic circumstances when they came from behind to earn a 12-12 draw against Europe in an intense match at Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort, Co. Meath, Ireland, which was not settled until the last putt dropped..... more....

Europe and America’s PING Junior Solheim Cup teams proved their singing is almost as good as their golf when they staged an impromptu sing-song ahead of the Junior Solheim Cup Challenge held at Killeen Castle on the eve of the Solheim Cup. Twenty four hours after the two teams tied 12-12 in a dramatic PING Junior Solheim Cup match at Knightsbrook Hotel Spa and Golf Resort they combined to compete in a Challenge played over the 1st, 17th and 18th over the Jack Nicklaus course at Killeen...... more ......

The Ladies European Tour (LET) is pleased to announce that the 2012 Ladies Irish Open will be staged once again at Killeen Castle, marking its third successive year at the venue. Making the announcement Alexandra Armas, Executive Director of the Ladies European Tour said that the Ladies Irish Open has grown to become one of the most popular events in the European ladies golf calendar.... more....

At exactly 07.40 (BST) tomorrow morning (Friday September 23rd) the first shot will be struck in the foursomes and one of the most eagerly awaited international sporting events of the year will get underway at the glorious Killeen Castle, in Co. Meath, Ireland...... more....

Annika Sorenstam has played in two winning Solheim Cup teams – this week at Killeen Castle she is an Assistant Captain and is determined to help Europe reclaim the trophy for the first time since 2003.

The overall score stands 8-3 in USA’s favour, and Sweden’s former world No.1 doesn’t want the gap to grow any larger. ..... more....