- Visit Algarve has signed as a commercial supporter of the 2026 Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands
- The event takes place from 11 to 13 September with Europe’s top women golfers competing
- Leona Maguire has been selected to represent Team Europe
- The Algarve campaigns on its 300 days of sunshine, gastronomy and outdoor activities through the partnership
- The destination is reinforcing its position as a leading European golf destination
Visit Algarve is partnering with the 2026 Solheim Cup as a Proud Supporter, strengthening the Portuguese destination’s connection with international women’s golf through the event taking place from 11 to 13 September at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.
The partnership has formed part of the Algarve’s international golf promotion strategy, highlighting the destination’s combination of world-class golf courses, tourism infrastructure and experiences beyond the fairways. Top competitors from England playing for Team Europe include Mel Reid, Charley Hull and Lottie Woad. The Solheim Cup has brought together the 12 best European players from the Ladies European Tour and the 12 best players from the United States on the LPGA Tour since its inception in 1990.
The Algarve has promoted its 300 days of sunshine per year, authentic gastronomy and outdoor activities including surfing, cycling, walking and birdwatching through this partnership. The region’s 16 municipalities have offered traditional and distinct experiences for visitors discovering the area’s rich heritage. The destination has reinforced its position as a leading European golf destination and year-round choice for golf travellers through this international visibility opportunity.
Visit Algarve shared: “We are delighted to see the Algarve associated with the Solheim Cup, one of the most important events in women’s golf worldwide. This partnership gives us the opportunity to connect the Algarve with an international audience that shares our passion for the game. We want golfers to discover that the Algarve offers far more than exceptional courses – it offers an experience to enjoy before, after and beyond the round“.
