Up to 100,000 spectators are anticipated at the Robert Trent Jones course in Virginia for the matches, which start on Friday, as the US desperately wants to bring an unprecedented run of European dominance to a stop.
This region has a rich history related to the American Civil War, and in the days ahead, it is certain to witness intense sporting confrontations.
Several thousand of them will be supporting Suzann Pettersen’s European squad. The remainder will be yelling “U-S-A, U-S-A” to exhort the home team to hoist the coveted trophy for the first time.
Pettersen and his opponent, Stacy Lewis, are very respectful of one another, particularly following their exciting draw at Finca Cortesin in Spain last year, which was the first in the 34-year history of the competition.
However, they are also fierce rivals, and contentious situations are nothing new at the Solheim.
This is the first time in nine years that two key players from one of the most notorious moments in the match have faced off against one another, which could add to the potential excitement.
