Ahead of the Solheim Cup, Team Europe captain Anna Nordqvist addressed recent comments regarding the preparation of the Bernardus Golf course. Reports had suggested that the course layout and conditions were specifically tailored to provide a competitive advantage to the European team. Nordqvist dismissed these claims, asserting that the course setup was standard and not designed to favor one side over the other.

The controversy stems from external suggestions that the home team influenced the course conditions to suit their playing style. While Nordqvist has denied these allegations, the discourse highlights the ongoing scrutiny surrounding home-field advantages in professional golf tournaments. As of now, no specific evidence has been presented to support the claim that the course was manipulated, but the comments have added a layer of tension to the lead-up of the event. The discussion remains focused on whether the course conditions meet the expectations of fairness for both the European and American teams.