John Deere has been named the official golf course and turf maintenance machinery partner for the 2026 Solheim Cup, to be staged at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands from 7–13 September.

The partnership brings together the manufacturer, its Dutch dealer Kraakman, and the Bernardus Golf team, placing John Deere at the centre of one of the biggest events in women’s sport. Their machinery and technology will play a key role in championship course preparation, while supporting the tournament’s ambition to set new sustainability benchmarks.

Kraakman will supply the full fleet of equipment and provide technical support before and throughout the event, including training, monitoring, parts back-up and on-site service technicians working alongside the venue’s own mechanics.

Bernardus superintendent Niall Richardson said the partnership provides “the reliability and support we need to prepare the course to championship level,” highlighting the benefits of the manufacturer's electric and hybrid machinery and data-driven management systems.

The Solheim Cup, contested biennially between Europe and the USA, will mark its 20th edition in 2026. Organisers say sustainability initiatives will include low-emission transport, renewable energy use, water-smart operations and nature restoration, with John Deere’s technology aligned closely to those goals.