On Wednesday evening, Solheim Cup captains and players gathered at the Villa Padierna in Marbella for the event’s opening gala.
While Suzann Pettersen’s team wore matching navy dresses, members of Team USA showed off their own sense of personal style for the glamorous affair.
The matches got underway Friday morning at Finca Cortesin with Team USA sweeping the foursomes session for the first time in Solheim Cup history.
This marks the first Solheim ever contested in Spain. Europe has won the past two editions.
Take a look at photos — and one Instagram post — from the biennial event’s opening gala:
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Carlota Ciganda is the only Spanish player on Team Europe. (Photo credit: 2023 Solheim Cup)
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Former World No. 1 Nelly Korda at Wednesday's gala. (Photo credit: 2023 Solheim Cup)
Former World No. 1 Nelly Korda at Wednesday's gala. (Photo credit: 2023 Solheim Cup)
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Villa Padierna in Marbella (Photo credit: 2023 Solheim Cup)
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Megan Khang waves to the crowd on Wednesday night. (Photo credit: 2023 Solheim Cup)
Linn Grant through the years
Linn Grant pumps up the crowd. (Photo credit: 2023 Solheim Cup)
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Rose Zhang makes her way across the stage in Spain. (Photo credit: 2023 Solheim Cup)
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A look at what they're playing for in Spain. (Photo credit: 2023 Solheim Cup)
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Team Europe lines up for gala introductions. (Photo credit: 2023 Solheim Cup)
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Ping CEO John Solheim addresses the crowd. (Photo credit: 2023 Solheim Cup)
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Texan Cheyenne Knight makes her Solheim Cup debut this week. (Photo credit: 2023 Solheim Cup)
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Europe's Madelene Sagstrom sparkles on stage. (Photo credit: 2023 Solheim Cup)
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Carlota Ciganda bumps fist with former LPGA player and fellow Spaniard Belen Mozo. (Photo credit: 2023…
Carlota Ciganda bumps fist with former LPGA player and fellow Spaniard Belen Mozo. (Photo credit: 2023 Solheim Cup)
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France's Celine Boutier is a three-time winner on the LPGA this season. (Photo credit: 2023 Solheim…
France's Celine Boutier is a three-time winner on the LPGA this season. (Photo credit: 2023 Solheim Cup)
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Andrea Lee is one of five rookies on Team USA. (Photo credit: 2023 Solheim Cup)
