Will also serve as Presenting Sponsor of Solheim Cup Opening Ceremony and Concert
GAINESVILLE, Va., July 15, 2024 – The Solheim Cup, the biennial international match-play competition showcasing the best U.S. players from the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour against the top European players from the Ladies European Tour (LET), is proud to announce Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) as its newest Global Partner. From Sept. 10-15, 2024, 24 of the world’s best golfers will take to Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Va., for a chance to claim the most prestigious team title in women’s golf.
Along with its Global Partnership of the Solheim Cup, VTC will be the Presenting Sponsor of Thursday evening’s Opening Ceremony. Taking place on the Great Lawn at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, the Opening Ceremony will celebrate the U.S. and European Teams and the excitement that will unfold over the three days of competition. A family-friendly concert will immediately follow the Opening Ceremony, with the award-winning performer to be announced in the coming weeks. All fans with grounds or hospitality tickets for Thursday can attend the Opening Ceremony and concert.
Virginia is for Lovers is one of the most iconic and recognizable travel brands in the world. Using that powerful brand equity, VTC is charged with promoting the Commonwealth as a premier travel destination by showcasing all there is to love in a Virginia vacation. The dollars spent by travelers fuel the economy, provide jobs for Virginians, and improve communities across the state.
"We are excited for this wonderful opportunity to showcase our iconic Virginia is For Lovers brand on the world stage," said Rita McClenny, President and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation. "Through this global partnership and Solheim Cup opening ceremony sponsorship, golf fans and potential visitors around the globe will recognize Virginia as a best-in-class golfing destination with gorgeous landscapes, luxury offerings, deep-rooted American history, and so much more."
VTC joins PING, Hilton, Skyscanner and Rolex as Global Partners of the 2024 Solheim Cup.
"The Solheim Cup is more than a golf tournament; it’s a grand celebration of sporting excellence, national pride and community. We are thrilled to welcome Virginia Tourism Corporation as a Global Partner," said LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan. "We look forward to working together to host record-breaking crowds and create unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experiences for fans, partners and media. We cannot wait to showcase the talent of our world-class athletes and the beauty, the sporting passion and hospitality of this wonderful Commonwealth."
Fans can see full 2024 Solheim Cup ticket details at www.solheimcupusa.com/tickets. Various daily and weekly ticket and hospitality packages are available so fans can enjoy every moment of the action at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.
- General Admission - 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.
- Solheim Pavilion - Spectators will have week-long access to tournament grounds and the Solheim Pavilion, an open-air, unreserved seating area offering elevated views of the third, fourth, 13th and 14th holes. This also includes upgraded food and beverage options for purchase.
- Clubhouse - Clubhouse tickets will provide ticket holders with access to the clubhouse hospitality and an on-course viewing deck on hole 17. Tickets also include valet parking (one pass for every two tickets purchased; no pass for a single ticket), food and beverages.
- Captains Club - In addition to access to tournament grounds and all-inclusive food and beverages, Captains Club tickets offer an open-air, unreserved seating area with elevated views of the fifth and seventh holes.
- Junior General Admission - Juniors (17 and under) will receive admission for $1, which will be donated to LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, with a ticketed adult during Practice Rounds (Tuesday-Thursday). For Competition Days (Friday-Sunday), Junior tickets are available at a significant discount.
- Military General Admission - To honor those who serve our country in the United States Armed Forces, the LPGA/Solheim Cup, in partnership with Amazon Web Services, is pleased to offer current and former members of the U.S. Military two complimentary grounds tickets during Practice Days and 50% off two grounds tickets during Competition Days, regardless of sell-out. This includes Active Duty, Active Reserve, Veterans, Military Retirees and ROTC personnel. Tickets for the AWS Command Post are fully sold out.
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