The Solheim Cup is a biennial golf tournament that features teams from Europe and the United States. It was first held in 1990 and is named after Karsten Solheim, the founder of the golf equipment company Ping. The event is played in a match play format, similar to the Ryder Cup, and showcases the top female golfers from both regions. The tournament consists of various formats, including foursomes, fourballs, and singles matches. Each team earns points based on match outcomes, with the team accumulating the most points declared the winner. The Solheim Cup promotes women's golf and fosters international competition and camaraderie among players.