01‘안방에서 왕좌 되찾는다’ 2028 솔하임 컵, 명문 발할라서 대격돌
미국과 유럽의 여자 골프 자존심을 건 맞대결, 솔하임 컵이 2028년 미국 켄터키주 루이빌의 명문 코스인 발할라 골프클럽에서 개최된다. LPGA 투어는 2028년 9월 6일부터 10일까지 사흘간 펼쳐질 제21회 솔하임 컵의 입장권 판매를 본격적으로 개시했다고 발표했다. 이번 대회는 최근 네덜란드에서 열린 제20회 솔하임 컵에서 유럽 팀에 13-15로 아쉽게 패했던 미국 팀이 안방에서 왕좌를 탈환하기 위한 치열한 복수전이 될 것으로 기대를 모은다.
대회가 열리는 발할라 골프클럽은 과거 2008년 라이더 컵에서 미국 팀이 승리를 거두었던 역사적인 장소다. 발할라는 라이더 컵과 솔하임 컵을 모두 개최하는 세계 몇 안 되는 명문 코스 반열에 오르게 되었으며, 특히 구장 역사상 최초로 여성 프로 골프 대회를 주최하게 되어 의미를 더한다.
갤러리들을 위한 관람 옵션도 다양하게 마련됐다. 일반 입장권(GA)부터 7번 홀 전경이 내려다보이는 '블루그래스 테라스', 16·17번 홀을 조망하는 쾌적한 실내 호스피탈리티 '홈스트레치 클럽', 그리고 올인클루시브 식음료 서비스가 포함된 '캡틴스 클럽' 패키지 등이 마련되어 팬들의 취향에 맞게 선택할 수 있다. 만 17세 이하 청소년에게는 무료 입장 혜택이 제공되어 가족 단위 팬들의 방문도 용이하다.
또한 2028년 대회부터는 공식 여행 파트너사인 'REVELxp'를 통해 숙박과 라운드 관람을 연계한 트래블 패키지도 새로 선보인다. 스포츠 명도시 루이빌에서 펼쳐지는 세계 최고의 여자 골프 축제를 더욱 편리하게 즐길 수 있도록 돕는 이번 티켓 및 트래블 패키지에 전 세계 골프 팬들의 관심이 집중되고 있다.
02Original (English) — LPGA
Be a part of golf's greatest showdown in the heart of Louisville in Sept. 2028
— Following the conclusion of the historic 20th playing of the Solheim Cup, the LPGA announced today that tickets are now available for the 2028 competition, taking place Sept. 6-10, 2028, at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. The 2026 playing in the Netherlands saw many dramatic moments, with both Friday and Saturday ending all square. The Europeans fought hard during Sunday single matches and ultimately defeated the Americans 15-13, making the stop at Valhalla a can’t-miss event as the U.S. Team looks to win back the Cup on home soil.
The 2028 Solheim Cup will mark the 21st playing of the international team competition, bringing the best female golfers from the United States and Europe to one of America’s great sports cities and home to the Kentucky Derby. The three-day competition will add another marquee championship moment to Louisville’s sports tradition and give fans the chance to experience the energy, patriotism and world-class golf that define the Solheim Cup.
The 2028 Solheim Cup will place Valhalla among a select group of venues to host both the Solheim Cup and the Ryder Cup, further cementing the club’s place in international golf history. Twenty years after the United States defeated Europe 16.5 – 11.5 in the 2008 Ryder Cup Valhalla will host its first professional women’s golf event.
. Various daily and weekly ticket and hospitality packages are available, with options for everyone and family-friendly pricing so all fans can enjoy every moment of the action at Valhalla Golf Club.
– Daily and weekly General Admission tickets include access to tournament grounds, various open seating options across the course and food and beverage options available for purchase at concessions.
– Spectators can choose between two upgraded hospitality areas located on holes #7 and #17 or purchase access to both as a combo package. Bluegrass Terrace includes an open-air deck offering elevated views of the seventh hole with upgraded food and beverage options for purchase. The Homestretch Club features a climate-controlled indoor area with an open-air deck offering elevated views of holes 16 and 17 with basic food and non-alcoholic beverages included. Enjoy unreserved seating and private restrooms at both venues.
– A Captains Club table purchase includes ten (10) weekly tickets with access to tournament grounds, a climate-controlled venue offering elevated views of holes 13 and 14, and all-inclusive food and beverages.
– Juniors 17 and under will receive free admission throughout the week.
Military tickets will be available at a later date.
New in 2028, the Solheim Cup will offer official travel packages through REVELxp, the event’s Official Travel Package Provider. Designed to make planning easy, REVELxp packages will give fans a seamless way to secure travel accommodations and experience one of golf’s most prestigious international team competitions at Valhalla Golf Club. Additional package details, including available options and booking information, can be found on
. Fans are encouraged to explore travel package opportunities early as they plan their trip to Louisville for this can’t-miss championship week.
“The Solheim Cup is one of the most iconic events in golf, and we’re proud to partner with the LPGA to bring REVELxp’s premium hospitality expertise to Valhalla in 2028,” said Tracy White, President, REVELxp. “With the world watching, we look forward to creating an exceptional experience for guests on one of the sport’s premier stages.”