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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.

1998 Solheim Cup
DatesSeptember 18–20, 1998
VenueMuirfield Village
LocationDublin, Ohio
Captains
United States 16 12 Europe
United States wins the Solheim Cup
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Muirfield Village Golf Club

Teams

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Format

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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

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Friday, September 18, 1998

Morning foursomes

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Afternoon fourball

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Europe Results United States
C. Sörenstam/Davies halved King/Johnson
Hackney/Gustafson United States 7 & 5 Hurst/Jones
Alfredsson/de Lorenzi Europe 2 & 1 Robbins/Steinhauer
A. Sörenstam/Nilsmark United States 2 up Pepper/Burton
11⁄2 Session 21⁄2
21⁄2 Overall 51⁄2

Day two

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Saturday, September 19, 1998

Morning foursomes

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Afternoon fourball

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Day three

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