The Solheim Cup is often referred to as the woman's equivalent of the Ryder Cup. Just like the Ryder Cup, the Solheim Cup is a biennial team match-play competition between golfers representing Europe and the United States. The event is named after Karsten Solheim, the founder of Ping, who was heavily involved in promoting women's golf. The Solheim Cup is highly prestigious and has become one of the biggest events in women's golf, attracting thousands of spectators and media attention from around the world.