The inaugural Cup was held in 1990 , and the event was staged in even number years until 2002 , alternating years with the Ryder Cup ( the equivalent men 's event ) . As part of the general reshuffling of team golf events after the one-year postponement of the 2001 Ryder Cup following the September 11 attacks , the Solheim Cup switched to odd numbered years beginning in 2003
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Solheim Cup