How to Qualify

2023 U.S. Solheim Cup Team Qualification and Selection

The 2023 U.S. Solheim Cup Team will comprise 12 American players from the LPGA Tour, who are selected in the following order:

• The top seven players on the U.S. Solheim Cup points list at the end of the Qualifying Period, based on points accumulated from all Ranking Events during the Qualifying Period. In the event of a tie (equal points), the player with the higher ranking on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings at the end of the Qualifying Period will be selected.
• The top two players on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings at the end of the Qualifying Period are not already qualified under the Solheim Cup points criteria. In the event of a tie (equal points), the player with the higher ranking on the U.S. Solheim Cup points list at the end of the Qualifying Period will be selected.
• Three players as selected by the U.S. Solheim Cup Team Captain. 

The Qualifying Period for the 2023 U.S. Solheim Cup Team began with the 2021 Portland Classic and will end after the 2023 CP Women’s Open (Aug. 24-27, 2023).

Points are awarded to the top 20 participants at each Ranking Event, the tournaments that take place during the Qualifying Period as designated by the LPGA. Points are doubled at the five major championships (The Chevron Championship, U.S. Women’s Open, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Amundi Evian Championship, AIG Women’s Open). In the Solheim Cup year, all points values will increase by 50%.

2023 USA Solheim Cup Team Points Distribution

2024 U.S. Solheim Cup Team Qualification and Selection

The 2024 U.S. Solheim Cup Team will comprise 12 American players from the LPGA Tour, who are selected in the following order:

• The top seven players on the U.S. Solheim Cup points list at the end of the Qualifying Period, based on points accumulated from all Ranking Events during the Qualifying Period. In the event of a tie (equal points), the player with the higher ranking on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings at the end of the Qualifying Period will be selected.
• The top two players on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings at the end of the Qualifying Period are not already qualified under the Solheim Cup points criteria. In the event of a tie (equal points), the player with the higher ranking on the U.S. Solheim Cup points list at the end of the Qualifying Period will be selected.
• Three players as selected by the U.S. Solheim Cup Team Captain.

The Qualifying Period for the 2024 U.S. Solheim Cup Team began with the 2023 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. The conclusion of the Qualifying Period will be announced at a later date.

Points are awarded to the top 40 participants at each Ranking Event, the tournaments that take place during the Qualifying Period as designated by the LPGA. Points are doubled at the five major championships (The Chevron Championship, U.S. Women’s Open, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Amundi Evian Championship, AIG Women’s Open). In the Solheim Cup year, all points values will increase by 50%.

2024 USA Solheim Cup Team Points Distribution